Human species 'may split in two'

[yorkiesauctions]

I read this on the BBC website, (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6057734.stm) I found it quite interesting.

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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.
People would become choosier about their sexual partners, causing humanity to divide into sub-species, he added.
The descendants of the genetic upper class would be tall, slim, healthy, attractive, intelligent, and creative and a far cry from the "underclass" humans who would have evolved into dim-witted, ugly, squat goblin-like creatures.
Race 'ironed out'
But 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.
However, Dr Curry warns, in 10,000 years time humans may have paid a genetic price for relying on technology.
Spoiled by gadgets designed to meet their every need, they could come to resemble domesticated animals.
Receding chins
Social skills, such as communicating and interacting with others, could be lost, along with emotions such as love, sympathy, trust and respect. People would become less able to care for others, or perform in teams.
Physically, they would start to appear more juvenile. Chins would recede, as a result of having to chew less on processed food.
There could also be health problems caused by reliance on medicine, resulting in weak immune systems. Preventing deaths would also help to preserve the genetic defects that cause cancer.
Further into the future, sexual selection - being choosy about one's partner - was likely to create more and more genetic inequality, said Dr Curry.
The logical outcome would be two sub-species, "gracile" and "robust" humans similar to the Eloi and Morlocks foretold by HG Wells in his 1895 novel The Time Machine.
"While science and technology have the potential to create an ideal habitat for humanity over the next millennium, there is a possibility of a monumental genetic hangover over the subsequent millennia due to an over-reliance on technology reducing our natural capacity to resist disease, or our evolved ability to get along with each other, said Dr Curry.

He carried out the report for men's satellite TV channel Bravo.

[dragonmist]

Oh, Yorkie. He's got us surviving for at least 10,000 years. Does that mean we don't have to worry about Global Warming, Climate Change etc? LOL
I don't really see us getting to 7 feet tall. We had a young man in the near village who was almost 7 feet tall, and he died of heart failure at a very young age, as so many of them do.
I remember H.G.Wells Time Machine. Very disturbing. One of the books I had for English Lit. and I didn't like it much then. I'll have to read it again to see if my opinion has changed. I was wondering which book to read next. A lot of his books were very thought provoking.

[yorkiesauctions]

Oh, Yorkie. He's got us surviving for at least 10,000 years. Does that mean we don't have to worry about Global Warming, Climate Change etc? LOL
I don't really see us getting to 7 feet tall. We had a young man in the near village who was almost 7 feet tall, and he died of heart failure at a very young age, as so many of them do.
I remember H.G.Wells Time Machine. Very disturbing. One of the books I had for English Lit. and I didn't like it much then. I'll have to read it again to see if my opinion has changed. I was wondering which book to read next. A lot of his books were very thought provoking.

It makes you wonder how exactly we will evolve doesn't it?, that's if we don't destroy the planet first. :rolleyes:

I can understand the height thing, my nephews are bloody giants compared to me and my brothers and sisters. lol. I remember reading somewhere a few years ago that the average height of someone born in Britain had risen by a couple of inches in the last 50 years or something like that.

It would be interesting to read other research results on this subject, I might have a nosey around at the weekend if I have time.

[yorkiesauctions]

well their some reet spesimens on here i knows that:D

PMSL, behave!

[shady-lady-45uk]

yes behave we dont want it all going off again....................:rolleyes:

[dragonmist]

There was a series on the Discovery Channel years ago, which did a mock up of what Man would look like if he had evolved from the dinosaurs. i.e. warm blooded reptilian. That was the first time I heard the supposition that the dinosaurs were warm blooded. Recent research shows they might have had fur also. They know some had feathers. They also reckoned Man was more likely to have evolved from a lemur type animal than an ape. Very interesting series that I'd like to see updated in light of more recent scientific findings.

[yorkiesauctions]

There was a series on the Discovery Channel years ago, which did a mock up of what Man would look like if he had evolved from the dinosaurs. i.e. warm blooded reptilian. That was the first time I heard the supposition that the dinosaurs were warm blooded. Recent research shows they might have had fur also. They know some had feathers. They also reckoned Man was more likely to have evolved from a lemur type animal than an ape. Very interesting series that I'd like to see updated in light of more recent scientific findings.

Sounds like my kinda series. I don't get the Discovery channels anymore because I had to cancel my subscription to Sky due to lack of funds. lol. I did see a similar series about what life on other planets could look like based on what we know about the planets, such as graviity and atmosphere. It was an interesting series even though it was all highly unlikely.

[Cocksparrer]

PMSL, behave!


He cant help it, its in his nature.

Plus as for evolution, did the guy predict that in about 100 years or less, that Caucasians wont exist as the coffee colour is going to be here. Ah well better go make some tea.

[dragonmist]

I just have the basic 2 packages now Frank. Was £15 a month, now £16 I think from November. I used to have Sport, Films and all 6 before Dave died. Not possible now, so I know what you mean. I chose The Variety Mix, and Knowledge Mix. All the channels I ever watch are in these two packages.

[yorkiesauctions]

He cant help it, its in his nature.

Plus as for evolution, did the guy predict that in about 100 years or less, that Caucasians wont exist as the coffee colour is going to be here. Ah well better go make some tea.

Nope, but the colour of our skin wouldn't have any impact on how we lived our life, unlike our height, intelligence, and so on.

[bjt1964]

He cant help it, its in his nature.

Plus as for evolution, did the guy predict that in about 100 years or less, that Caucasians wont exist as the coffee colour is going to be here. Ah well better go make some tea.

Excellent advice...........i better sell me shares in that sun bed company I have :D