Brief
Scientific advances that have the capacity to significantly alter existing concepts about what it means to be human are at the forefront of current ethical debates. Recent issues such as cloning and stem cell research are examples of science pushing against our traditional beliefs about nature and those human characteristics that define our ethical boundaries. How far do we want to go in altering our current sense of what it is to be human?
Can we imagine a world where people are able to choose from a menu of enhancing techniques – intelligence, physical strength, disease prevention, age extension among others and so define their lives? What would life be like in such a world? What ethical dilemmas might it raise?
Prize
£1,000
To be presented to the winner at the RSA conference on Ethical Futures scheduled for November 2007. The winning entry will be showcased at the conference and in the RSA Journal.
Entry criteria
The competition is open to anyone who is not a professional writer or video producer (i.e. anyone whose main paid activity is writing or video production is not eligible)
An entry form is not required
Written entries should be in Microsoft Word format and multimedia presentations should be sent on a CD to:
Dr Sandra Wint
RSA
8 John Adam Street
London WC2N 6EZ
Entries must be original and unpublished – this must be stated on the first page (see item 7)
Entries must be sent electronically to: sandra.wint@rsa.org.uk
Entries must be a maximum of 2000 words or 10 minutes in length
Winner only will be notified
Please submit your name, contact details and story title on the first page of written entries and a separate file containing the same details should be sent along with multimedia presentations.
Only one entry is allowed per person
Closing date for entries: 30 June 2007
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