... with genes for the purpose of immortality, that are described in worldwide articles and research theses, dangerously resemble some of Huxley's visions. The embryos in Brave New World, sat in test tubes by the thousands waiting to be manipulated and born into a hierarchical society. The amount of oxygen the embryos are exposed to decides their intelligence and therefore their status in ... to shift the emphasis from truth and beauty to comfort and happiness- (Huxley, Brave New World, 1969, pg 228). Without knowing the emotions of joy and happiness, of poetry and love, the citizens in Hux...

• Word Count: 2630
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography