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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Biogenetics

Žižek And So On

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Navigating the Paradoxes of Time and Catastrophe

This chapter explores complex ideas about time, catastrophe, and nuclear deterrence through Jean-Pierre de Puy's theories. It highlights the paradox of changing a predetermined future and the role of uncertainty in preventing nuclear disaster, while also discussing the potential for 'accidents' to challenge determinism in biogenetics.

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