The invention of cars more than a century ago helped us humans to transport ourselves more quickly, easily, and comfortably than walking or via a horse. ... All we have to do to remember to attend an important meeting with our boss that is three weeks away is write it down in the calendar of our computer. ... Therefore, in terms of human values and morals, biotechnology used in this way is ethical because it is helping to save lives. ...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Lost In 1817, Mary Shelley set out to write a ghost story that would "curdle the blood, and quicken the beatings of the heart." ... The morals and ethics relating to the novel are universal and continue to cause controversy. ... The wretch grew determined to win the De Lacey's affection and friendship, "During the night, I often took his tools, the use of which I quickly discovered, and brought home firing sufficient for the consumption of several days." (137) The family's reaction to these good deeds made him, "long to discover the motives and feelings of these lovely creatur...

• Word Count: 1581
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Through the main character's recollection of the past Atwood is able to develop the theme that a society no longer governed by morals or ethics can lead to destruction. ... Hengen writes "A belief in natural order has been supplemented by faith in technology: human desire or human will was to be regulated by and attuned to both the natural order and to the supernatural good. ... Wisker writes, "Not surprisingly, neither developed a sense of morality or empathy for others, but for the highly intelligent scientist Glenn, nicknamed Crake...this led to a godlike sense of power, an ...

• Word Count: 2650
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School