First delivered as a lecture in 1923, Daedalus stands as one of the earliest and most influential attempts to forecast the impact of scientific progress on human life. With dazzling prescience, biologist and polymath J.B.S. Haldane explores topics ranging from genetic engineering and artificial reproduction to renewable energy and social evolution—decades before these ideas entered mainstream thought. Blending scientific insight with philosophical daring, Haldane poses challenging questions about ethics, innovation, and the role of science in shaping our destiny.

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Explore the roots of futurism in science and philosophy.
Delve into early visions of bioengineering and synthetic life.
Experience a provocative dialogue between science and ethics.
Witness a mind at work decades ahead of its time

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J.B.S. Haldane (1892– 1964) was a British geneticist, biologist, and science writer known for his contributions to evolutionary theory and popular science. A pioneer in genetics and physiology, he combined rigorous research with imaginative speculation, influencing both scientific and philosophical discussions on the future of humanity.

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