Vol. 8, No. 15
December 23, 2002
Cover Story
The Dream of Mechanical Life
By Hugh Ormsby-Lennon
Also in This Issue
- Love and Success at America's Finest Universities — David Brooks
- Larry Lindsey Was Right — Irwin M. Stelzer
- Trent Lott Was Wrong — Stephen F. Hayes
This December 2002 issue explored artificial life and biotechnology through Hugh Ormsby-Lennon's cover story, while also examining pressing political and social issues. David Brooks contributed a major piece on success and relationships at elite American universities, and the magazine addressed recent Republican controversies, with Irwin M. Stelzer defending former economic advisor Larry Lindsey's positions and Stephen F. Hayes critiquing Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott's comments. The editors also weighed in on cloning debates as the nation continued grappling with biotechnology's implications.