i. the definition of tl;dr. text.
In the admittedly limited time I’ve been kept in this place it’s become apparent to me that, in a way familiar to me in the sense of it also occurring in my “home”, that there’s an unfortunate preoccupation with the genetics of metahuman powers that consequently removes focus and resources on improving the human¹ genome. To elaborate:
The breadth of interest this place holds in the exploration of existing and further knowledge is encouraging and, to me, unparalleled. However, before additions must come a rebuilding and strengthening of our foundation. Rather, the eradication of our phenotypic flaws² is the key to building not only the better individual, but the better society. Children should not be bullied and teased for being too weak, too “ugly”, for suffering from genetic ills that leave them mentally and socially crippled. Here, in the most fragile state of our existence, is where psychosis springs in consequence to the judgments of others and factors children are unable to control.
The benefits of being able to allocate, improve, modify and destroy the genetic mirror³ for our abilities can possibly be quite numerous (though, to note, possibly negative for a handful of volatile beings) yet the idea of potential genetic equality⁴ to allow individuality to speak through strengths in thought and personality rather than physical flaws should appeal to any man or woman.
If anyone would agree or disagree, I would be eager to be of audience.
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¹“Human” referring to “unpowered” genes uniform to the species, as opposed to the individualistic metahuman genes that give way to “powers.”
²The concept of eugenics is only abhorrent when those suggest it as a form of/formed by population control in the sense that only the desired are given the right to reproduce. Eugenics in reference to the application of biological (rather than social) sciences to actually dive in and modify the genome is one I, as a professional, would advocate for and one that only the selfish would stand against.
³I would point out the blatant fetishism and sexualization with respect both the abilities themselves and the modification of them by others, but that's for another time.
⁴Note: Not homogeneity, as I'm sure some spineless fool would attempt to insinuate.
The breadth of interest this place holds in the exploration of existing and further knowledge is encouraging and, to me, unparalleled. However, before additions must come a rebuilding and strengthening of our foundation. Rather, the eradication of our phenotypic flaws² is the key to building not only the better individual, but the better society. Children should not be bullied and teased for being too weak, too “ugly”, for suffering from genetic ills that leave them mentally and socially crippled. Here, in the most fragile state of our existence, is where psychosis springs in consequence to the judgments of others and factors children are unable to control.
The benefits of being able to allocate, improve, modify and destroy the genetic mirror³ for our abilities can possibly be quite numerous (though, to note, possibly negative for a handful of volatile beings) yet the idea of potential genetic equality⁴ to allow individuality to speak through strengths in thought and personality rather than physical flaws should appeal to any man or woman.
If anyone would agree or disagree, I would be eager to be of audience.
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¹“Human” referring to “unpowered” genes uniform to the species, as opposed to the individualistic metahuman genes that give way to “powers.”
²The concept of eugenics is only abhorrent when those suggest it as a form of/formed by population control in the sense that only the desired are given the right to reproduce. Eugenics in reference to the application of biological (rather than social) sciences to actually dive in and modify the genome is one I, as a professional, would advocate for and one that only the selfish would stand against.
³I would point out the blatant fetishism and sexualization with respect both the abilities themselves and the modification of them by others, but that's for another time.
⁴Note: Not homogeneity, as I'm sure some spineless fool would attempt to insinuate.