The Huxley Family Saga

The chapter explores the complex history of the Huxley family, known for superior genes but plagued by inherited mental illness like depression leading to tragic outcomes. It discusses Julian Huxley's opposition to the Nazis' eugenics program, his efforts to debunk pseudoscience, and the contrasting paths taken by him and Aldous Huxley. The evolution of practices like in vitro fertilization and the transition from dis-enchantment to re-enchantment in the Huxley dynasty are also highlighted.