replication-ethics

The practice of creating replicates (azi) raises ethical questions about identity, mortality, and personal autonomy, as debated during the funeral speeches.

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Cyteen (1988)C.J. Cherryh

Chapter 164

The chapter depicts the funeral of Giraud Carnath-Nye, a significant figure in the scientific community of Cyteen, attended by his family and associates amid tensions and unresolved conflicts. Ariane Emory, as the nearest kin and a rising figure in the Family, navigates complex family dynamics, public scrutiny, and political intrigue, while reflecting on Giraud's legacy and the controversial practice of replicating individuals. The funeral serves as a focal point for debates on mortality, legacy, and the ethics of cloning within the Union society.