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A vision for the future

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Name: David R

From: Utah

Bio: Computer Programmer

Area of Expertise: Technology Developer/Administrator

Topic: Getting, Sharing Information

Headline: Human Genome

Nutshell: Everyone will have their genome automatically given to the government for research, possibly speeding up evolution.

Vision:

Your genome will become government or world property, possibly speeding up evolution in humans. The genes for intelligence will be found. Like a biological upgrade they will be added into our genes or into our children’s genes.

Date Submitted: April 27, 2009