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Despite the fact that the famous scientist is not alive, his forecasts are still relevant for all of humanity. Stephen Hawking in his book “Short Answers to Big Questions” warns people about the dangers of genetic engineering.
Hawking wrote that humanity is included in the “independent evolution, “when it will be able to change and improve DNA. Having compiled a complete DNA map, a person essentially read a book life, “into which you can now make certain edits.
Hawking predicted that at the very beginning of the development of “editors” DNA technology, a person will be able to eliminate genetic limitations. However, to achieve greater results in improving human physiology will require more strength and time. The scientist believed that by the middle of the 21st century a person will be able to change your mind and influence your instincts.
Anticipating the impending danger, Hawking warns humanity, that these technologies can split society. They will require introducing new laws prohibiting interference with DNA, however the temptation to improve the quality of the body (e.g. memory or immunity) will be so great that some researchers won’t stop.
People will appear in society who, having passed the modification on the gene level, will resist ordinary people, resulting in the strongest will be in power over the whole world. Over ordinary people the threat of complete extinction looms. There will be a new race of people self-improving themselves.
Some scientists do not agree with Hawking’s forecast, as At this stage, genetic engineering is not in its prime. saw her hawking. However, it is possible that in the near future the first results of genetic modifications will appear in the form experimental children who are different from normal.
Stephen Hawking also talked about what is behind the limits of the universe.
Andrey Vetrov
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