Not sure what to say about this for fear of being labeled as a pro-eugenics freak, but, well, here’s a sample from the article which quotes Evolutionary theorist Oliver Curry:

“…in the nearer future, humans will evolve in 1,000 years into giants between 6ft and 7ft tall, he predicts, while life-spans will have extended to 120 years, Dr Curry claims.

Physical appearance, driven by indicators of health, youth and fertility, will improve, he says, while men will exhibit symmetrical facial features, look athletic, and have squarer jaws, deeper voices and bigger penises.

Women, on the other hand, will develop lighter, smooth, hairless skin, large clear eyes, pert breasts, glossy hair, and even features, he adds. Racial differences will be ironed out by interbreeding, producing a uniform race of coffee-coloured people.”

Bigger penises! Pert breasts! I need me a time machine! Oh, wait. . .then I’d feel awfully inferior. Guess I’d better stick to my own time where I’m anatomically unremarkable.

I think Curry left out the part about the third species, the surviving one. The one that becomes greatly reduced in size and longevity, to match the absolute scarcity of resources on a scalding planet.

Here’s the rest of the short article.

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