Hubris And Hybrids
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Hubris and Hybrids
Human societies have not always taken on new technology in appropriate ways. Innovations are double-edged swords that transform relationships among people, as well as between human societies and the natural world. Only through successful cultural appropriation can we manage to control the hubris that is fundamental to the innovative, enterprising human spirit; and only by becoming hybrids, combining the human and the technological, will we be able to make effective use of our scientific and technological achievements. This broad cultural history of technology and science provides a range of stories and reflections about the past, discussing areas such as film, industrial design, and alternative environmental technologies, and including not only European and North American, but also Asian examples, to help resolve the contradictions of contemporary high-tech civilization.
A Hybrid Imagination
This book presents a cultural perspective on scientific and technological development. As opposed to the "story-lines" of economic innovation and social construction that tend to dominate both the popular and scholarly literature on science, technology and society (or STS), the authors offer an alternative approach, devoting special attention to the role played by social and cultural movements in the making of science and technology. They show how social and cultural movements, from the Renaissance of the late 15th century to the environmental and global justice movements of our time, have provided contexts, or sites, for mixing scientific knowledge and technical skills from different fields and social domains into new combinations, thus fostering what the authors term a "hybrid imagination." Such a hybrid imagination is especially important today, as a way to counter the competitive and commercial "hubris" that is so much taken for granted in contemporary science and engineering discourses and practices with a sense of cooperation and social responsibility. The book portrays the history of science and technology as an underlying tension between hubris -- literally the ambition to "play god" on the part of many a scientist and engineer and neglect the consequences - and a hybrid imagination, connecting scientific "facts" and technological "artifacts" with cultural understanding. The book concludes with chapters on the recent transformations in the modes of scientific and technological production since the Second World War and the contending approaches to "greening" science and technology in relation to the global quest for sustainable development. The book is based on a series of lectures that were given by Andrew Jamison at the Technical University of Denmark in 2010 and draws on the authors' many years of experience in teaching non-technical, or contextual knowledge, to science and engineering students. The book has been written as part of the Program of Research on Opportunities and Challenges in Engineering Education in Denmark (PROCEED) supported by the Danish Strategic Research Council from 2010 to 2013. Table of Contents: Introduction / Perceptions of Science and Technology / Where Did Science and Technology Come From? / Science, Technology and Industrialization / Science, Technology and Modernization / Science, Technology and Globalization / The Greening of Science and Technology
Beasts of Creation Tales of Human-Animal Hybrids Gone Wrong
Prepare yourself for a chilling journey into the heart of scientific ambition and unnatural horrors in Beasts of Creation: Tales of Human-Animal Hybrids Gone Wrong. This collection of dark and disturbing short stories explores the terrifying consequences when humanity's attempts to merge human and animal traits spiral out of control. Each story delves into the unimaginable nightmare that arises from hybrid experiments gone wrong, filled with blood-curdling twists, moral dilemmas, and relentless horror. In this gripping anthology, the human drive to control nature through genetic engineering is met with catastrophic results. From terrifying creations designed for military purposes to unholy unions between humans and animals, these stories showcase the darkest facets of experimentation. Some hybrids, meant to serve, protect, or even enhance human life, turn into monstrous abominations, wreaking havoc on their creators and those unfortunate enough to cross their paths. Witness the terrifying downfall of once-humane creatures who can no longer distinguish themselves from their animal instincts. In The Hybrid's Revenge, an escaped creature seeks vengeance on those who created it, unleashing violence across a city. Meanwhile, in The Feral Rebirth, a young girl who was once human turns savage, her animal side overwhelming every shred of humanity she had. In The Beast of the Lab, the very scientists who crafted an intelligent, enhanced hybrid are hunted down one by one as their creation turns against them. In Cursed DNA, a scientist’s obsession with crossing human and animal genes leads to a horrific experiment gone awry, while Shapeshifter's Curse explores the unimaginable terror of a human who transforms into a ferocious animal with no way to control the monstrous instincts now consuming him. These hybrids aren’t just victims of twisted science—they are predators. The dark and unnerving truths of these creatures become all too apparent when their very existence disrupts the natural order, forcing the world to confront a new breed of terror. These stories are filled with themes of abandonment, horror, and the uncontrollable forces of nature. Each tale provides a spine-tingling glimpse into what could happen if science pushed too far and created something far more dangerous than intended. From hybrid wolf-men hunting their creators in Hunter and Hunted to a horrifying creature born from genetic manipulation wreaking havoc in The Beast Within, the lines between man and monster blur until it’s impossible to tell where humanity ends and savagery begins. Perfect for fans of horror, dark fantasy, and dystopian fiction, Beasts of Creation is an unrelenting exploration of genetic horrors, where every page turns with increasing suspense and dread. With each story, you'll be forced to face the consequences of tampering with nature in the most disturbing ways imaginable. Brace yourself—these Beasts of Creation are only the beginning of humanity’s terrifying future.