Frankenstein: A Modern Retelling: Prince Penman’s Guide to Ethics, Innovation, and the Human Condition
About this audiobook
A Haunting Reimagining for the Digital Age: Where Ethics Collide with Innovation
In Frankenstein: A Modern Retelling, Prince Penman resurrects Mary Shelley’s timeless tale for the 21st century, posing a chilling question: What happens when creation outpaces conscience? Blending the gothic dread of Shelley with Malcolm Gladwell’s incisive storytelling and Toni Morrison’s lyrical humanity, this provocative journey plunges readers into the ethical minefields of AI, CRISPR gene editing, and Silicon Valley’s unchecked ambition.
From the ashes of Theranos’ hubris to the rise of sentient algorithms, Penman exposes the high cost of innovation without accountability. Meet developers haunted by autonomous weapons, bioethicists wrestling with CRISPR babies, and whistleblowers battling deepfake scandals—all while grappling with a world where technology’s promise threatens to eclipse its humanity.
Why This Book Will Captivate You:
Silicon Valley Unmasked: Witness the rise and fall of tech titans who prioritized disruption over duty.
AI Ethics Laid Bare: Can a chatbot learn empathy? Should a machine hold a patent?
CRISPR’s Double Helix: Explore the moral tightrope of editing life itself.
Climate Tech’s Reckoning: Can we undo the damage of green solutions gone wrong?
Perfect for fans of Yuval Noah Harari’s grand narratives and Margaret Atwood’s speculative realism, this modern retelling is more than a warning—it’s a roadmap. With gripping anecdotes, tech accountability case studies, and Oliver Sacks-inspired problem-solving, Penman challenges us to ask: How do we innovate without losing our souls?
