– “Mickey 17” features robert Pattinson as a character cloned through advanced technology for survival on another planet, Niflheim.
– The Clone Troopers in Star Wars were genetically engineered soldiers derived from bounty hunter Jango Fett’s DNA.
– Ripley 8 (Alien: Resurrection) combines human genetics with xenomorph DNA after being resurrected centuries later via cloning techniques.
Clones have long been a compelling feature of science fiction, offering an imaginative lens into advanced technologies while posing ethical dilemmas that mirror real-world concerns about genetic engineering and artificial intelligence capabilities. For india-home to growing biotechnological industries-such fictional narratives offer inspiration, cautionary tales, and frameworks for understanding implications around humanity’s future relationship with genetics.
As India’s capabilities grow within sectors such as genomics or space exploration (where discussions on human sustainability persist), these stories prompt reflection on moral consequences alongside technological advancements. They underline questions about identity preservation versus utility creation-debates that coudl become increasingly relevant if cloning ventures gain traction globally or require regulations to prevent misuse.
Indian filmmakers might explore similar themes through domestic storytelling to contextualize global concerns locally-for instance, examining labor exploitation or medical ethics tied to biotech advancement under Indian perspectives.