The Future of Eugenics: Accelerating Human Evolution through Genetic Engineering

Ethical and Social Implications of Eugenics

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  "The thought, a terrible, but at the same time an attractive thought, is to improve ourselves, as the same wheat or a horse today has become not just a fantasy, but, even more - the improvement of a person in everything similar to what we used to do with some eggplants."
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  Crossing embryos could potentially change evolution at a much faster rate, allowing us to progress further than any other living beings on the planet.
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  "Aside from religious reasons, there are no ethical justifications for not influencing the germline."
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  "Intervention in the germline will allow us to create any combination of offspring, cross their embryos, and perhaps ... It is even possible to stop evolution as such and begin to determine for ourselves in which direction a person will move hundreds of generations ahead."
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  Killing a small percentage of individuals with above-average IQs can result in a catastrophic drop in the number of individuals with extremely high IQs.
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  A society with a stable average IQ but reduced intellectual leadership is an impoverished society, emphasizing the significance of maintaining and promoting intellectual excellence.
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  According to Pearson, thousands of years of positive intellectual selection have shaped modern Asia, indicating the potential impact of eugenics on the evolution of humanity.

Genetic Disorders and Medical Advancements

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  Fibrodysplasia is a disease where patients gradually experience extreme pain as all their connective tissue, tendons, and muscles fuse with their skeleton, leading to a limited life expectancy of 40 years.
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  The increasing prevalence of Pfeiffer Syndrome in recent decades emphasizes the importance of addressing genetic disorders and finding effective solutions to improve the quality of life for affected individuals.
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  With advancements in medicine and technology, we have the ability to care for premature and weak newborns, as well as provide support for the sick and disabled, reducing the impact of previously life-threatening factors.
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  The study on separated twins revealed that 70% of the differences in intellectual abilities are determined by genes, challenging the belief that upbringing has a greater influence.
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  "Could it be possible that someday in the future we will be able to increase the average IQ of people? I wouldn't be a scientist if I said no."
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  Singapore has experienced a significant rise in average IQ over the past four decades, ranking 5th in the world, highlighting the impact of environmental factors on intelligence.