Chapter 20: The Continuing Relevance
第20章：持续的相关性
More than two centuries after its publication, Frankenstein remains remarkably relevant to contemporary discussions about scientific ethics, genetic engineering, and artificial intelligence. Victor's irresponsible creation of life parallels modern concerns about uncontrolled technological advancement.
在出版两个多世纪后，弗兰肯斯坦对于关于科学伦理、基因工程和人工智能的当代讨论仍然保持着显著的相关性。维克多不负责任地创造生命与现代对不受控制的技术进步的关注相平行。
The novel continues to provoke essential questions about the moral responsibilities of scientists, the potential dangers of pursuing knowledge without ethical boundaries, and the fundamental relationship between creators and their creations. The story endures as a timeless warning about the profound responsibilities that accompany humanity's increasing ability to manipulate the fundamental forces of life and existence.
小说继续提出关于科学家道德责任、在没有伦理界限的情况下追求知识的潜在危险以及创造者与其创造物之间基本关系的本质问题。这个故事作为关于伴随人类日益增加的操纵生命和存在基本力量的能力的深刻责任的永恒警告而持续存在。
Shelley's masterpiece continues to resonate with modern readers, reminding us that the questions she raised about science, responsibility, and humanity are perhaps more urgent today than they were in her own time.
雪莱的杰作继续与现代读者产生共鸣，提醒我们，她提出的关于科学、责任和人性的问题在她自己的时代可能比今天更加紧迫。