[Kosh]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6057734.stm

Humanity may split into two sub-species in 100,000 years' time as predicted by HG Wells, an expert has said.

Evolutionary theorist Oliver Curry of the London School of Economics expects a genetic upper class and a dim-witted underclass to emerge.

The human race would peak in the year 3000, he said - before a decline due to dependence on technology.

Interesting stuff.

[Prophet]

That's pretty optimistic, to assume that human race will be around after 3000 years...
And even if it would be around, this guy assumes that the social enviroment remains stable, and unchanged. Frankly, its a nice fantasy, but I don't take it seriously.

[Wobble73]

I think there is a dim-witted underclass already emerging within western cultures anyway!

[WMCoolmon]

I buy that they can predict the future about as much as...

Well, hell, I've heard brutally blatant con schemes that were more believeable than that.

Though I can understand that the guy has qualifications up the wazoo, it really doesn't seem like much more than a common-sense observation of historic & social trends to get some extra publicity.

[Ashrak]

i predict were all gona die during the next 110 or so years


any counterarguments are welcome

[WMCoolmon]

How about this... we make a bet.

In 110 years, if the human race still exists, you pay me (or another person designated by me) $1,000,000, adjusted for inflation/currency change/etc.

In 110 years, if the human race doesn't exist, I'll pay you (or another person that you have designated) $1,000,000, adjusted for inflation/currency change/etc.

Sounds fair to me.

[Ashrak]

you misread my post i said WE aka the current forum users, not human race.


Im right your wrong.

[Colonol Dekker]

I'm assuming thats in dog years and am happy to claim my prize.

[Turnsky]

I think there is a dim-witted underclass already emerging within western cultures anyway!

yes, they're the hollywoodians, or their cousins, the politicians. 

[aldo_14]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6057734.stm

Humanity may split into two sub-species in 100,000 years' time as predicted by HG Wells, an expert has said.

Evolutionary theorist Oliver Curry of the London School of Economics expects a genetic upper class and a dim-witted underclass to emerge.

The human race would peak in the year 3000, he said - before a decline due to dependence on technology.

Interesting stuff.

This is the Oliver Curry who holds a Phd “…on the evolution of human moral sentiments — in the Government Department of the LSE.”

http://www.badscience.net/?p=315

[Herra Tohtori]

I think there is a dim-witted underclass already emerging within western cultures anyway!

yes, they're the hollywoodians, or their cousins, the politicians. 

I thought it consisted of hairdressers, tired TV producers, insurance salesmen, personnel officers, security guards, management consultants, telephone sanitizers and the like, but I guess hollywood actors and politicians would blend in quite nicely.

[Colonol Dekker]

Dont forget GTVA command.........

[Ford Prefect]

Am I the only person who thinks people are unfair to Hollywood?

[Janos]

That article is so complete bull**** and tripe that I don't even know where to begin. It's offensively retarded.

[Turambar]

well, it makes some of us feel better.  those of us that are convinced that our race is pretty much stagnating in that everyone can breed and people with obvious harmful genetic disorders are allowed to pass them on to the next generation.

also, it provides some hope of perhaps a future ruled by the smart people.

[Janos]

well, it makes some of us feel better.  those of us that are convinced that our race is pretty much stagnating in that everyone can breed and people with obvious harmful genetic disorders are allowed to pass them on to the next generation.

also, it provides some hope of perhaps a future ruled by the smart people.

well yeah only that your second sentence effectively destroys the "basis" [read: hazard nonscientific guesswork based on writer's own opinions of what should be] of that idiculous article [read: only good as toilet paper]

edit: If you want to know just what (everything) is wrong with this article and why am I so furious about this even getting "serious" discussion then this sums it up pretty nicely. http://scienceblogs.com/evolvingthoughts/2006/10/the_nonesense_claim_about_huma.php

[Getter Robo G]

I can't wait to feast on the bones of you lazy Eloi bastards

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[aldo_14]

Surely "He carried out the report for men's satellite TV channel Bravo." is enough to show everyone how bollocks this is.

[redsniper]

I can't wait to feast on the bones of you lazy Eloi bastards

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Time Machine

[Flipside]

Cool! I didn't know you could evolve by appointment