The Future of the Human Race - Quiz 2

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1. Why does the hypothesis sound like science fiction?

   1.   ?     Because Oliver Curry is a science fiction author/writer.
   2.   ?    Because the ideas are similar to ideas you can find in science fiction books.

2. According to the article, how will the human species be divided in the future?

   1.   ?    The species will be split in two. One species will be rich and the other will be poor.
   2.   ?    Humankind will grow taller, and 8-9 feet will be the average height.
   3.   ?    Humans will live roughly 140 years.
   4.   ?    There will be two different races.
   5.   ?    Men and women will look more similar to each other.

3. According to the article, what will happen to our genes over the next 10,000 years?

   1.   ?    Weak genes will spread and affect the entire species because of lower mortality rates.
   2.   ?    The immune systems of rich people will be better than our immune systems now.
   3.   ?    Medicines will fight off immune systems spreading weak genes over time.

4. According to the article, what will happen to humankind in 100,000 years?

   1.   ?    People will lose social skills and empathy in the face of future technological advancements.
   2.   ?    The genetically healthy will only breed with one another.

5. According to the article, what will happen to the genetically unhealthy in 100,000 years?

   1.   ?    They will become the rulers.
   2.   ?    They will be short, ugly, stupid and poor and they will be slaves.