eous creation of a fully grown adult from the cells of the individual. Also, that an exact copy, although much younger, of an existing person could be made, reflecting the belief that one’s genes bear a simple relationship to the physical and psychological traits that make up a person. This is one point that those against cloning are often worried about. That the clone would have no soul, no mind, no feelings or emotions of their own, no say in how their life will be with their destiny predetermined for them, and that each individual clone would not be unique. They are also afraid that the clone will not be treated like a person, more like a worthless second copy, or a fill-in for what was there but now is lost. Although the genes do play an important part, its the interaction among a person’s genetic inheritance, their environment, memories, different life experiences, and the process of learning that result in the uniqueness of each individual (Mario, Christopher). 3. A Day in my Life 100 Years from now An electronic noise booms in my ear just as a metallic arm taps my shoulder. Seven o’ clock. The RAC (robotic alarm clock works), much as I hate to say it, like clockwork. Right on time. I groan and crawl out of my circular, electrically heated airbed. I love these contraptions – after I threw out my waterbed, the ownership of which was hardly a novelty, I decided to treat myself to a cushioned bed that molded and supported nocturnal movements.I have a breakfast of fortifying mineral tablets flavored with one of ninety thousand varieties available. I realize that I have to shop for a present for my surrogate mother; it’s her birthday today. I shop online, and have to choose between several varieties of thermal scarves and a virtual dog, that yapped and ate and shat and did pretty much all that the extinct "dog" used to do, with half the trouble. When the government had decided to do away with all dogs bec...
