Beyond Pandora by Robert J. Martin

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Author Martin, Robert J.
Title Beyond Pandora
Series Title Produced from Analog September 1962.
Note Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Beyond Pandora" by Robert J. Martin is a science fiction narrative written during the early 1960s. The book explores the implications of advanced tissue regeneration technology on human life and society, delving into themes of medical ethics and the human condition as it interacts with rapid scientific progress. In the story, a doctor discusses tissue regeneration with a patient, who is apprehensive about undergoing another treatment after experiencing significant bodily changes, including the regeneration of lost teeth and a thumb. The doctor reassures the patient about the safety of the procedure, tracing the history of the vaccine used, which once caused dangerous conditions like cancer before being mastered for beneficial uses. This exchange emphasizes humanity's complicated relationship with technology, where initial fear and misunderstanding evolve as society learns to harness and control powerful innovations for its own benefit. The narrative raises thought-provoking questions about our relationship with progress and the ethical considerations that accompany scientific advancements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Medical fiction
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EBook-No. 23930
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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