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> it seems almost inevitable that the world would become genetically divided between those who can breed out the flaws, and those who cannot. Geography already
by factsaresacred 9y ago
> it seems almost inevitable that the world would become genetically divided between those who can breed out the flaws, and those who cannot.
Geography already divides those who live long lives and those who don't. Those who can become ill and not die and those who cannot.
This is little different and will require charity and assistance similar to that we already provide to the developing world.
> they’ll be able to select cosmetic features such as hair and eye color, and even more complex traits such as intelligence.
Has the genetic component of intelligence been mapped? This should be predictably controversial despite being a brilliant scientific leap. Given the importance of intelligence to success we should - if possible - select for intelligent offspring.