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09 September 2009
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Did you know?
Watch the video before reading:
The world is changing faster than we know. And that rate of change is increasing. Fantastic technologies of "the future" already exist today. I'm talking about:
nanotechnology:
http://www.dailymail...-kills-cance...
http://nanotechwire....ws.asp?nid=8476
solar panels:
http://www.mercuryne...ews/ci_13275569
regenerative medicine:
http://vids.myspace....;videoid=565...
bionic organs:
http://www.jarvikhea...ion=Jarvik 2000
gene therapy:
http://discovermagaz...of-gene-therapy
I could go on, but I think I'll let someone smarter than me explain it all... According to Stephen Hawking, "Humans Have Entered a New Stage of Evolution" -
http://www.dailygala...-the-planet-...
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Darwinian evolution has taken a backseat to technological evolution. We are beginning to direct our own evolution as a species by modifying ourselves like never before. To quote Hawking:
"...these changes will be confined to the repair of genetic defects, like cystic fibrosis, and muscular dystrophy. These are controlled by single genes, and so are fairly easy to identify, and correct. Other qualities, such as intelligence, are probably controlled by a large number of genes. It will be much more difficult to find them, and work out the relations between them. Nevertheless, I am sure that during the next century, people will discover how to modify both intelligence, and instincts like aggression."
What does it all mean?
It means that humanity is beginning to change - to evolve. It means that we should be aware of our changing world, or else be left behind. Staying educated about current technolgy can help you make informed decisions and even save your life. Stay on top of current developments and spread the word about exciting new finds. This stuff is awesome and powerful, but not without risks and ethical dilemas.
We can direct the change that is happening around us. First by being informed, and second though action. The action part is much more difficult, but possible. In coming posts I'll talk about opportunities for action - to affect change in the world in meaningful ways. To all of the undergrads reading this: We are the future. We are the ones who will guide the changing world. We only have to realize that we can.
Watch the video before reading:
The world is changing faster than we know. And that rate of change is increasing. Fantastic technologies of "the future" already exist today. I'm talking about:
nanotechnology:
http://www.dailymail...-kills-cance...
http://nanotechwire....ws.asp?nid=8476
solar panels:
http://www.mercuryne...ews/ci_13275569
regenerative medicine:
http://vids.myspace....;videoid=565...
bionic organs:
http://www.jarvikhea...ion=Jarvik 2000
gene therapy:
http://discovermagaz...of-gene-therapy
I could go on, but I think I'll let someone smarter than me explain it all... According to Stephen Hawking, "Humans Have Entered a New Stage of Evolution" -
http://www.dailygala...-the-planet-...
__________________________________________________________________
Darwinian evolution has taken a backseat to technological evolution. We are beginning to direct our own evolution as a species by modifying ourselves like never before. To quote Hawking:
"...these changes will be confined to the repair of genetic defects, like cystic fibrosis, and muscular dystrophy. These are controlled by single genes, and so are fairly easy to identify, and correct. Other qualities, such as intelligence, are probably controlled by a large number of genes. It will be much more difficult to find them, and work out the relations between them. Nevertheless, I am sure that during the next century, people will discover how to modify both intelligence, and instincts like aggression."
What does it all mean?
It means that humanity is beginning to change - to evolve. It means that we should be aware of our changing world, or else be left behind. Staying educated about current technolgy can help you make informed decisions and even save your life. Stay on top of current developments and spread the word about exciting new finds. This stuff is awesome and powerful, but not without risks and ethical dilemas.
We can direct the change that is happening around us. First by being informed, and second though action. The action part is much more difficult, but possible. In coming posts I'll talk about opportunities for action - to affect change in the world in meaningful ways. To all of the undergrads reading this: We are the future. We are the ones who will guide the changing world. We only have to realize that we can.
