Our Biopolitical Future: Four Scenarios
The report explores the potential impacts of genetic technologies on society through four scenarios.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
Worldwatch Institute |
| Authors: | Richard Hayes |
| Time horizon: | 2007 |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involves scenario planning, a strategic planning method that organizations use to create long-term plans based on different plausible future contexts.
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Key Insights
The report presents four scenarios exploring the future of genetic technologies and their societal implications. These scenarios range from libertarian transhumanism to a communitarian vision, a techno-eugenic arms race, and a world where liberal democratic values guide biotech governance. The report discusses the tension between individual liberties and community interests, the risks of eugenics, and the need for responsible oversight of genetic technologies.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2000s time horizon | 2007 time horizon | English publication language | Global geographic scope | biopolitical scenarios | biotech industry | communitarian values | environmentalism | future scenarios | genetic technologies | governance | human rights | libertarian and communitarian values | libertarian transhumanism | political landscapes | social justice | strategic thinking | techno-eugenics