Human Possibilities

Human possibilities Introduction To begin with, I’ll describe the characteristics of the text entitled Human Possibilities which is an extract from the novel Gattaca written by Andrew Niccol in 1997. This novel became a movie (Gattaca) shortly after and become famous because it raises a very sensitive issue: the limits of scientific interference in what should remain a natural activity: procreation. This extract describes a scene that takes place in the future and involves a geneticist

HUMAN POSSIBILITIES Why have they resorted to in-vitro fertilization? - One of them is not fertile - One of them had a serious disease - They want a perfect baby - They have lots of money to spend - They don’t manage to have a baby naturally - They may want wins - One of them is ugly and they don’t want to sleep together - Maria has a lover, and she want the baby from her husband, and not from her lover Make a complete description of their future child - he will be dark-haired

attains in the measure that he aspires. His longing to be is the gauge of what he can be. To fix the mind is to fore-ordain the achievement. As man can experience and know all low things, so he can experience and know all high things. As he has become human, so he can become divine. The turning of the mind in high and divine directions is the sole and needful task. What is impurity but the impure thoughts of the thinker? What is purity but the pure thoughts of the thinker? One man does not do the thinking

actress, however she became known thanks to her foreign aid Consequently, popularity doesn’t depend on always what you have materially, on the contrary, but on what you have inside as ours qualities. However, when human relationships are based solely on wealth, they lose their human side. And if you hear people having many friends, you learn that friends, true, are those who mock you are rich or you do not wear Nike. And those people, who alone is worthy of confidence are very rare. We do recognize

opening over and over a scar that bleeds. For example, if your boyfriend has hurt you, it can be benefical to forgive in order to be able to build something with somedy else later. Otherwise,ou are droomed to spend you life filled with bitterness. Human beings are flawed creatures who make mistakes, so you can easily forgive and forget the small things. Don't forget doesn't get you any further. Secondly, if you forget, it means that you trust somedy again. But you have to know that this person

courage. Scout makes the men realize the human in themselves and in others. Her words of human warmth make the lynch mob leave because they know deep down inside that they are monsters for attempting to harm or kill another human being. The turnout for the trial shows how humans are curious. Even though they know what will happen to Tom Robinson, some show up with with hope of Tom being declared innocent and others wanting Tom to be killed. Human nature is drawn to things that are not normal—especially

controversy and there existe many reasons to be against euthanasia. In the first place : religious reasons some religions think it's wrong to end a human life enven if the patient is in severe pain. Furthermore some people think accepting suffering may have a spiritual value for your soul. Some religious people believe that every human being is the creation of God . Our lives are our lives and we have to take the life as it comes. For them euthanasia is against the word and will of god

What makes people happy? To be happy or not to be is a daily basis question for human being. For sure, every one is longing to lead a very happy and relaxing life. Yet, not every one achieves this aim; this is due to several ways of measuring activities and dealing with life and surrounding. Some time, it is only due to the psychological stand of the person and his own perception, but for sure, other time, is because of the social atmosphere and external facts. There is nothing that guarantees

undivided attention. ″I sent one boy to the gas chamber at Huntsville″. First, these words refer to death penalty; needless to say it is a very controversial subject. Also, the reader understands that a young man was killed. Unless one is a soulless human being, one will want to read on and know why such a tragic event occurred. As one reads on, one comes to understand that a sheriff has a lot of experience, but is still baffled by the young man he has sent to die. He cannot feel empathy for the young

you will have the way to protect it, and it’s the way that the Lebanese army and the want of independence made the Lebanese free again. So everything you think of and aim for and believe in will be easily accomplished. “Think before you sink”. Humans are like ships once they loose control on themselves they will directly sink. Don’t loose control on yourself or act without thinking because you’ll regret later and will be hurt by your immaturity and will be unable to find yourself. Think once