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In response to "those who can afford reproduce less than those who cannot. -- nm" by zork

a raising tide lifts all boats.

Posted by Mel Profit (aka Mel Profit) Jul 9 '12, 14:03

I expect genetics to be advanced enough for all to be selective to at least a basic degree (which we'd consider godlike). There is no way weak genes will be allowed to run rampant. Not a chance.

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unless we're talking about creating a permanent and subservient genetic underclass. -- nm - znufrii Jul 9, 14:06 1
- We can call them "renters". -- nm - Dr.Vermin Jul 9, 14:17
north america is not the only "ocean". when will there be resources to do this everywhere? -- nm - zork Jul 9, 14:05 2
- in 100 years genetic sequencing will be like getting your blood type. - Mel Profit Jul 9, 14:22 1
  - far less than that, I'd guess. not quite as simple, of course; but it's amazing what's already being done fast and inexpensively. -- nm - b. Jul 9, 14:24
*reaches up and removes a letter* -- nm - Mel Profit Jul 9, 14:05 1
- what do bats have to do with this? -- nm - zork Jul 9, 14:06

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