Philosophy of Genetics

What you want is who you can become. You're free to do what you want, but you can't choose your wants themselves (desires and motivations), which are innate and vary from person to person.

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Books I've Written

  • Will Frehley: Leadership is Innate
  • Will Frehley: Napoleon in Shanghai

    Will Frehley: Napoleon in Shanghai

Related Links

  • Center for Genetics and Society
  • Database of Genomic Variants
  • Genetics and Public Policy
  • Science Daily
  • Human Gene Mutation Database
  • Genetic Alliance
  • International HapMap Project
  • Genetics 101
  • Gene Search
  • Personality-related Gene Variants
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What is Transhumanism?

Transhumanism, symbolized by H+, is the theory that science and technology can improve the human condition.  Mental and physical characteristics can be enhanced with robotics, genetics, and other applications of human ingenuity. 

Last year, I wrote a novel called "Napoleon in Shanghai" to illustrate some of the Transhumanist concepts.  I'd be interested in your feedback on the book, and I have a limited number of promotional copies if you'd like to review it.

May 30, 2009 in Transhumanism | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Recommended Reading

  • Allen Buchanan: From Chance to Choice: Genetics and Justice

    Allen Buchanan: From Chance to Choice: Genetics and Justice

  • Jonathan Glover: Choosing Children: Genes, Disability, and Design (Uehiro Series in Practical Ethics)

    Jonathan Glover: Choosing Children: Genes, Disability, and Design (Uehiro Series in Practical Ethics)

  • Gregory Stock: Redesigning Humans: Choosing our genes, changing our future

    Gregory Stock: Redesigning Humans: Choosing our genes, changing our future

  • John Harris: Enhancing Evolution: The Ethical Case for Making Better People

    John Harris: Enhancing Evolution: The Ethical Case for Making Better People

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