Virtual_Elephant_730 t1_isdmbmh wrote
If only we could remove our propensity for violence, wars and greed that allows so many to force others suffering.
ActonofMAM t1_isfl3yv wrote
ITYM "if only humans were completely unlike humans."
Virtual_Elephant_730 t1_isfqqu0 wrote
I think it would be a step in deliberate evolution. How can we incision expanding into the galaxy and meeting. Other alien civilizations, and being like - oh yeah by the way, this is how we treat each other. Can we make contact now?
Makes me pessimistic on humanity.
No-Philosopher2573 t1_isewfgx wrote
You want to rewrite human nature? Maybe we can just remove all the annoying abilities of the working class so they are mindless thoughtless puppets who can endlessly slave away for the elite. Or what if those very attributes are what allow humans to innovate and live rich fullfilling lives. The moment conflict is gone is the moment all the novelty of life ceases to exist.
Virtual_Elephant_730 t1_isfr1yw wrote
Kind of. If we could remove traits that lead to brutal dictators, rapists, torturers, yes.
No-Philosopher2573 t1_isfvpi8 wrote
Deciding arbitrarily what "traits" some random authority deams acceptable. Literal dystopian.
Virtual_Elephant_730 t1_isi1x0j wrote
I think an arbitrary approach is misguided. Parts of the world are living in dystopia today.
No-Philosopher2573 t1_isi1zo1 wrote
All approaches would be arbitrary thats the point
Virtual_Elephant_730 t1_isi2j9h wrote
If we could pinpoint some genes that enhance peace and empathy, including those would be good for humanity. This is far off if ever possible.
I think if we are around a million years from now we will be far different from what we are now. Taking control of our evolution and likely heavy use of biomedical engineering.
No-Philosopher2573 t1_isi2psr wrote
Thats a future I will be glad i dont see. I do not think that equals a better humanity at all. Choice is what makes lofe beautiful. If the point is just peace at the cost of everything then mind as well just end the species
No-Philosopher2573 t1_isfvjia wrote
Authoritarian to an absolutely terrifying degree
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