> That would imply an implausible level of knowledge about the future and what characteristics will be desirable. Why? The default is evolution doing the same

> That would imply an implausible level of knowledge about the future and what characteristics will be desirable. Why? The default is evolution doing the same thing by randomly mutating each of us a little bit and seeing what sticks. It also doesn't have a plan, or insight into the future conditions we might encounter or create.