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We are on the verge of a new era that belongs to Superhumans. The next step of our evolution is not going to be natural but rather a technological one. Superhumans will most likely dominate the 21st century.
Throughout history, the discussion of superhuman traits and the idea of the ideal human in physical, mental, or psychological form has influenced our thoughts and understanding of the world and the reality that surrounds us. While the concept of superpowers is still firmly rooted in the world of fiction, recent scientific and technological advancements have put the concept of "Superhumans" in a very different context.
The rise of "Superhumans" in the scientific and technological world has brought about an entirely new kind of discussion on who we are as a species. While the idea of a superhuman may be provocative and controversial to some, others embrace the concept as a means to investigate our future - our evolution.
In the future, thanks to technologies such as CRISPR, it would be possible to alter the human genome in such a way that every human being could be born with a genetic predisposition to a greater degree of strength, intelligence, speed and so on. The rise of enhanced humans could bring about a new era of human evolution. This would have profound advantages over traditional genetic mutations that occur in nature. First, it would allow researchers to control what kind of changes they made and how those changes would affect an individual's physical and psychological development.
How will this technology affect us as a society? Will it be abused? Who will benefit from this technology?
Will those who don’t have access to the technology be left behind in a society where they are no longer able to keep up? Questions like these have many people worried about the future, but it is undeniable that we are on the verge of a new era of evolution in which humans will be able to increase their intelligence and capabilities beyond imagination.
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