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Now we can do it faster with more precision
through bioengineering. Simply put, bioengineering is manipulating DNA to make
a better organism, a more sophisticated version of breeding livestock, dogs, or
crops. A more precise method of creating hybrid species to serve our needs
better. Why? To make us healthier, to make our food healthier, and to feed more
of us on less and on easily sustainable resources.
I envisioned bioengineering important for
humanity leaving Earth one day and settling other planets. Most worlds would
have factors making them different from the one we were bred to survive on. So,
I figured we’d have to give ourselves modifications to insure that we thrive
out there.
The characters in The Backworlds have all been bioengineered to cope with various environments.
They’re still human. I figure no matter how many changes are made to us
physically, they can’t bioengineer out essentially who we are — our noble and
base traits would remain intact and would continue to play out on worlds far
from our origins.
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31 comments:
I'm really excited about reading M Pax's novel! I've got it downloaded and ready for the readin', just got to figure out when to read it :)
Bioengineering is one topic that I can argue with myself on! It's good because... it's bad because... it's good... you get the idea!
This is so much in the news at the moment, due to all the advances in science, interesting to see where it takes us.
The essence of who we are can't ever be bred out. Looking forward to reading this!
Yes, the positive and negative traits, we can't to erase the base ones, sometimes events ensure that we use them for survival.
I should be able to read in soon.
That's interesting to think we could create the perfect body for an environment.
Thank you for hosting me on your lovely blog, Rachel. I'm thrilled you wanted to be part of the launch.
I agree, Annalisa. There's good and bad in it.
It will be interesting, Carole Anne. I have a cousin with that lovely name.
I don't think it can, Alex. Maybe over time, on other worlds, our psyches would eventually change, too, but somehow I don't think so.
It also makes for good drama, Rek. :)
I think it would have to be so, Brinda. We've been so perfectly bred for this planet. To survive on another, we'd have to interfere and give ourselves the same advantage. So, I think.
You are very welcome! Great to have you "here" :-)
Mary, are you by any chance a fan of H.R. Giger's art? He does a lot of stuff with biomechanics (probably distantly related to this topic). I'm just curious if you think his art is good.
I find his art interesting, Michael. Artists always make me wish I could paint.
So true. No matter how technologically advanced we become, at our core we're still exactly the same as our ancestors.
The book is a great concept and a great idea for a series too.
Bioengineering is a hot topic right now too.
Such a great concept! I'm looking forward to reading Mary's book. :)
I think so, Misha. I think we still have the same basic set of psychology, wants, and dreams. With some modern touches.
It's an interesting topic, Southpaw. Great seeing you.
Thanks, Cherie.
Scary thought M Pax. Nice insight though.
I suppose it is a little scary, Maurice.
Definitely an uncomfortable topic.
It's so fascinating. I think our future will take us some place we hardly imagine.
Perhaps, Tonja. I think there's good to be found in it though.
I think so, too, Christine. I wish I could see it.
I've got to download this ASAP! I love bioengineering and the thought of creating humans for various environments is intriguing.
And to think I was wondering how would we survive once we get "out there."
Thanks for the insights, M. and thanks Rachel for the great hostification :)
I hope you like it, Melissa. :)
I figure it's probably the most feasible way to colonize other worlds. Great seeing you, Mark.
Truth be told, I'm not good at science- LOL thanks for helping me understand it better. the book sounds entertaining.
MPax, you're everywhere! Yay! I'm using bioengineering, or the threat of, in one of my short stories. The one that is killing me. :)
MPax, you're everywhere! Yay! I'm using bioengineering, or the threat of, in one of my short stories. The one that is killing me. :)
Even though I use science some to create the story, Summer, there's not much of it in the book. It's mostly about the people and the wacky things they do.
I did my best, Libby. :) I think it's so fascinating--bioengineering. I'll be using it and its premise more in a novella featuring the Foreworlds, which will probably come out between Stopover and the 3rd novel. Something while folks wait.
I'm looking forward to reading this! I love the premise.
Rachel, thanks for hosting this awesome book and author! :)
Intriguing premise for the book, and great post Mary..! Also, great pic :D
Thanks, Ciara.
Great seeing you, Damyanti.
It will be interesting to see where bioengineering heads in the next decades. Scientists always seem to be making some kind of breakthrough in genetics and biotechnology.
Great post!
I think so, too, Eagle. The breakthroughs they've made are mind-boggling.
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