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biotechnological-adoption

Oscar's origin story involves being an adopted child from an illegal embryo farm, highlighting futuristic reproductive technologies and their ethical complications.

1 chapter across 1 book

Distraction (1998)Bruce Sterling

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Oscar reveals his complex and traumatic origins as a genetically engineered child from an unethical embryo farm, highlighting his struggles with identity, prejudice, and trust. His growing romantic interest in Dr. Greta Penninger unfolds amid warnings about ethical conflicts, while escalating political tensions and digital surveillance threats emerge, placing Oscar in danger due to automated profiling and hostile political forces in Louisiana.