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"I identify with the weak person; this is one reason why my fictional protagonists are essentially antiheroes."
- Philip K. Dick
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| Genetic Engineering | ||
| Direct manipulation of genetic material |
Jack Williamson coined the term in this novel.
| "Kendrew's process?" Dane whispered huskily. "Genetic engineering?"
"Kendrew?" Her blue eyes widened innocently. No, our process isn't genetic engineering..." |
| Technovelgy from Dragon's Island,
by Jack Williamson. Published by Not Known in 1951 Additional resources -
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Compare to Mind Control Genetically Modified Food from Robert Heinlein's 1941 novel Methuselah's Children.
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'...Anything was possible in my imaginary environment.'
'Somewhere in space, a chrome and blue automobile raced the green light of Earth.'
'That explains how it was so easy for me to remain motionless in midair...'
'We had discovered that metal was relatively impervious to the telepathic effect.'
'Detailed plans for the construction of the Gundstetter-Halone warp drive were flowing.'
'Do not waste your priceless company on the unappreciative folds of a sleep pod...'
'...so we've promised him a generous pension from the royalties.'
'Hocus-pocus religions and archaic weapons are no substitute for a good blaster at your side.'
