Will designer brains divide humanity?


	Will designer brains divide humanity?

wildcat

5-13-2009 8:57 PM

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brains, evolution, humanity

wildcat says:

as I see it,there is no danger that humanity will divide, however speciation is an option that need be considered seriously

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5-16-2009 11:06 AM

tabsey

This is already done through the education systems in most countries.

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