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I find the argument about reduced diversity to be way too optimistic (or pessimistic ?) about people’s will and might to change their genes. To draw a parralel
by hrktb 9y ago
I find the argument about reduced diversity to be way too optimistic (or pessimistic ?) about people’s will and might to change their genes.
To draw a parralel, esthetic chirurgy is wildly available at relatively reduced risks, and it’s not like every bloke and their dog goes to have a face lift, even if it’s understood that a better appearance would have benefits.
Or even thinking about the core group of people who refuse to vaccinate. There’s just no way a medical practice is applied to the totality of a population, even by law.
- michaelt 9y agoit’s not like every bloke and their dog goes to have a face lift Right, but society has a conflicted history with beauty - some parts of our culture like and reward beauty, other parts curse the vain and superficial - and especially with people making uncommon efforts to improve their looks. Not so with being born charismatic, tall, smart, healthy and with a full head of hair.
- superb_herb 9y agoYou’re forgetting about a place like South Korea. 20% of women there have plastic surgery, compared to 5% of women in the US. And that 20% number is rising, and even men get face-lifts there.