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Re: Human species 'may split in two'
« Reply #1 on: Oct 18th, 2006, 11:26am » |
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Quote:| humans will evolve in 1,000 years into giants between 6ft and 7ft tall, he predicts, |
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He doesn't mention expansion of the birthing channel to accomondate, which is already trying to catch up.
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oh, maybe that's why. Women watching migta' wondered 'bout that.
Quote:| The logical outcome would be two sub-species, "gracile" and "robust" humans |
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It might seem "logical" because that's exactly what happened already a looooong time ago to the cranium.
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Re: Human species 'may split in two'
« Reply #2 on: Oct 18th, 2006, 11:36am » |
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I like that everyone will be "coffee" colored people. How couldn't the human race not become as one?? What I would be interested in seeing, and I wish I was a fly on the wall for this one, is exactly how the "dim-witted, ugly, squat goblin-like creatures" will look. 
You think clusterheads will be wiped out by that point? 
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Re: Human species 'may split in two'
« Reply #3 on: Oct 18th, 2006, 11:39am » |
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on Oct 18th, 2006, 11:36am, Melissa wrote: is exactly how the "dim-witted, ugly, squat goblin-like creatures" will look.
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um, I'm thinkin' pretty much like my old boss does now!!
You'll be able to still see, Mel - you'll just have a better viewing point by then!
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Re: Human species 'may split in two'
« Reply #4 on: Oct 18th, 2006, 11:46am » |
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"Humans will evolve in 1000 years into giants between 6 and 7 feet tall"
Dang, I'm a giant. Who knew?
Not sure about splitting into two species, though. I can see where that might happen if we end up with isolate populations on different planets, but people have always had a way of blurring the genetic lines. The first thing that always happens when one population encounters another is enthusiastic genetic mixing. It may not be acknowledged or approved, but that's what happens.
Fun speculative read, though.
Which would you choose? Eloi or Morlock? The Eloi always reminded me of short Hollywood celebrities--sort of an entire race of Tom Cruise's. The Morlocks were kinda ugly and their diet was off-putting, but the Eloi WERE the diet. Either way doesn't sound too great. 
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on Oct 18th, 2006, 11:39am, Margi wrote:You'll be able to still see, Mel - you'll just have a better viewing point by then!
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Re: Human species 'may split in two'
« Reply #6 on: Oct 18th, 2006, 11:53am » |
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on Oct 18th, 2006, 11:36am, Melissa wrote:I like that everyone will be "coffee" colored people. How couldn't the human race not become as one?? What I would be interested in seeing, and I wish I was a fly on the wall for this one, is exactly how the "dim-witted, ugly, squat goblin-like creatures" will look.
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Re: Human species 'may split in two'
« Reply #7 on: Oct 18th, 2006, 11:54am » |
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you and I will be sitting there together, Mel - eating our popcorn and enjoying the show!
Jim! LMAO!
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on Oct 18th, 2006, 11:46am, georgej wrote:"Humans will evolve in 1000 years into giants between 6 and 7 feet tall"
Dang, I'm a giant. Who knew?
Not sure about splitting into two species, though. I can see where that might happen if we end up with isolate populations on different planets, but people have always had a way of blurring the genetic lines. The first thing that always happens when one population encounters another is enthusiastic genetic mixing. It may not be acknowledged or approved, but that's what happens.
Fun speculative read, though.
Which would you choose? Eloi or Morlock? The Eloi always reminded me of short Hollywood celebrities--sort of an entire race of Tom Cruise's. The Morlocks were kinda ugly and their diet was off-putting, but the Eloi WERE the diet. Either way doesn't sound too great.
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George- If you think about it, right now there are people who refuse certain things, i.e. the flu shot.
I don't get the flu shot, nor does my husband or children. I, and my family, have had the flu in the past and we just remedy it the old fashioned way with lots of blankets, chicken soup, cold packs, etc. The flu virus morphs and just because you get the shot doesn't mean a different strain can't get you.
Our elderly get the flu shot because if medical science didn't interfere, they'd die from the flu. Therefore it prolongs their life. Humans ARE relying more and more on medications to keep them from getting ill.
In reality, aren't we NOT supposed to live till we're 100.  Isn't that what natural selection is all about?
I love thought provoking articles like this.
BTW, I'd choose the Eloi based on asthetic reasons only at this current time.
JIM! LOL!!
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Re: Human species 'may split in two'
« Reply #9 on: Oct 18th, 2006, 12:00pm » |
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Jim....
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Ah! The foreigners put on such airs
Wearing the tangerine suits
And their harlequin eyes.
The pain they inspire
Draws in harmonica melodies
And the feathers of birds
Which flame up at their touch.
It all comes to light in the sheer
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Re: Human species 'may split in two'
« Reply #10 on: Oct 18th, 2006, 12:08pm » |
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on Oct 18th, 2006, 11:36am, Melissa wrote:| What I would be interested in seeing, and I wish I was a fly on the wall for this one, is exactly how the "dim-witted, ugly, squat goblin-like creatures" will look. |
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Here ya go Mel,
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Re: Human species 'may split in two'
« Reply #11 on: Oct 18th, 2006, 12:18pm » |
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OMG Dape!! That picture is about as close to it as I can vision!!! hahahaha
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Re: Human species 'may split in two'
« Reply #12 on: Oct 18th, 2006, 1:18pm » |
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The human race will not last that long. 2012????
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« Reply #13 on: Oct 18th, 2006, 2:33pm » |
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Then my ex mother inlaw was waayyy ahead of the evolutionary curve.
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Re: Human species 'may split in two'
« Reply #14 on: Oct 18th, 2006, 3:02pm » |
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Well, I guess I'm ahead of the curve, too.
Short, squat, coffee colored... not too ugly though. I think.
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Re: Human species 'may split in two'
« Reply #15 on: Oct 18th, 2006, 3:12pm » |
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my exwife rippled the curve on her way past it
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Re: Human species 'may split in two'
« Reply #16 on: Oct 18th, 2006, 11:53pm » |
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Dimwits.
Now we know why Darwin is reviled by.....well....dimwits....
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