New discoveries result in new technologies and procedures that have the ability to extend or improve human life. The belief that humanity is affected by science is called transhumanism. They also believe that any discovery can impact humanity as a whole. In Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Dr. Jekyll also performs experiments on humans. He even goes so far as to prepare a potion to create a whole new entity to house his evil and devious side in order to evacuate all his desires, while remaining a true Victorian gentleman. However, not all human experimentation is beneficial. The advancement of new technologies such as life extension strategies, experimentation with human genetics, and the refusal to believe that all change is not necessarily progress pose constant threats to humanity. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as well as the transhumanist organization believe in the idea of ​​life extension activities. Dr. Jekyll used it to be able to continue doing the activities he did when he was young by making Hyde young again. He was an old man and he couldn't do many of the things that Hyde did, not only because they were socially unacceptable, but also because they were too demanding and too tiring on his old body. He was younger and had less joint tension, which allowed him to do more. And that way he could be the old Victorian man he was and be polite, but also be a young rebel who committed crimes when he was stressed, or just felt like it. All of this allowed Jekyll to create the perfect creation to do his dirty work and express his desires, all while keeping his reputation and himself alive. If he was caught committing these crimes, the public would surely have him tried and most likely killed for what Hyde did. So Jekyll created Hyde to keep himself alive ... middle of paper ...... change is progress. Although human generic engineering can have positive effects, and it actually works, it can have negative side effects and could greatly affect humanity. The use of life extension strategies can be useful, but only if they are used correctly and not in a way that would endanger the human species. One can use them to try to keep loved ones alive, to ensure that people enjoy the good times in life, as well as to keep one's reputation alive, as was the case in the case of Dr. Jekyll. With the development of new technologies, it is important to understand the side effects they can have on humanity and our future. Works Cited Stevenson, Robert Louis. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. New York, New York: Bantam Dell, 1981. Print. “Transhumanist FAQ”. Comments on the Humanity+ Transhumanist FAQ. Internet. February 25, 2014. “Transhumanist values”. Transhumanist values. Internet. February 25. 2014.