Beyond Humanity: Transhumanism and Its Consequences in Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake

Author(s)	Mr. Cyril.B
Country	India
Abstract	This paper analyzes Margaret Atwood`s novel Oryx and Crake, exploring the interaction among humanity, technology, and bioengineering inside transhumanism. It examines the dystopian society Atwood depicts, specializing in the moral demanding situations raised through genetic engineering and synthetic intelligence. Through this setting, Atwood questions identity, morality, and what it approaches to be human. By reading key characters and their relationships with technology, this paper argues that whilst Atwood recognizes the advantages of technological advancements, she additionally warns of the risks of unchecked medical experimentation. The novel in the end serves as a cautionary tale, urging readers to keep in mind the moral obligations tied to technological progress. This studies provides to the communiqué on transhumanism, positioning Oryx and Crake as a vital mirrored image on humanity`s destiny with inside the face of fast technological change.
Keywords	Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology, Cybernetics, Corporates, Transcorporeal
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On	2025-01-29
Cite This	Beyond Humanity: Transhumanism and Its Consequences in Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake - Mr. Cyril.B - IJFMR Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025.

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