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The document discusses how science fiction stories portray science as challenging religion and ethics. It analyzes the novel "I Am Legend" where a scientist tries to cure a man-made virus after most of humanity is killed. It also describes a story where nano-machines let the government control citizens, and a super soldier clone story explores the conflict between science and religion regarding body enhancement and one person wielding god-like power over others through technology.
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