Defining Limits of Humanity

As society becomes increasingly intertwined with technology, we are forced to consider whether such technological advances are beneficial or detrimental to our culture. Aldous Huxley argues in his novel Ape and Essence that technological developments are leading to the destruction of our society, and that through these innovations, humans are denying their natural existences in favor of accomplishing greater, seemingly impossible feats. In my paper, I'll be investigating the importance of setting limits on what humans should achieve, focusing on an era in modern society in which humans seem to be able to conquer all aspects of nature, manipulating nature to serve its needs.

This link features an interview with Aldous Huxley in which he discusses the relationship between science and humanity and argues that the two need to be intrinsically linked for the survival of humankind.

This is a video discussing the nature of war in modern society and arguing for the necessity of peace.

This is a product I stumbled upon while researching reactions to the development of nuclear weapons. I found the product fascinating as it highlights the acknowledgment of the inability for humans to effectively control modern technologies.