10 Times Science Fiction Predicted the Future With Eerie Accuracy

5. Genetic Engineering: Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World

Aldous Huxley’s "Brave New World," published in 1932, imagined a future where genetic engineering and reproductive technologies are used to control and manipulate society. Huxley’s depiction of a world where humans are bred for specific roles anticipated advances in genetic science that have become a reality today. From CRISPR technology to designer babies, the ethical implications of gene manipulation echo the themes explored in Huxley’s work. This section will examine how "Brave New World" foresaw the challenges and possibilities of genetic engineering and how it continues to influence discussions on biotechnology and ethics.