Question

In Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley almost two centuries ago, Victor Frankenstein’s thirst for knowledge leads him to scientific discoveries and advances that have horrible consequences. In the decades since the book’s publication, of course, there have been countless advances in science, many of which have been met with resistance because of fears of the potential and unforeseen fallout. Consider some scientific developments that you are aware of in modern times. Are the ideas about the dangers of scientific advancement in this novel applicable to today’s world? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Of course.  Ideas about the dangers of scientific advancement in the novel are definitely applicable to today's world, maybe even more so than they were relevant then, because we are making more progress faster.  For your paper, you can think of the infamous robotic scare that's been around for decades; the idea that if we continue to make and relay and advance with robotic machines, and the toy of artificial intelligence such as Siri, one day they will take over.