Building a Super Human

Off Topic
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Here’s an interesting set of articles online, titled “Superman 2003: The quest to build better people.”

Ok, so it was a few years ago, but still covers some very relevant topics.

Here’s a quick rundown of each article:

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  1. The Ethics of Enhancement - We can make ourselves stronger, faster, smarter. Should we?

  2. Total Recall - The future of memory.

  3. Hearing Aid - Is there a better ear?

  4. Wake Up, Little Susie - Can we sleep less? [/b](discusses Modafinil and provides an experience report)[b]

  5. The Zero-Minute Workout - Cheat your way to a great body!

  6. I Spy With My Eagle Eye - The quest for super-vision.

  7. Building a Better You - How you’ll become stronger, faster, smarter.
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http://www.slate.com/id/2079092/landing/1

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thats all fine and dandy but the truth of the matter is that by 2010 50% of children will be obese.

i dont have a link for that, but it came from my Human Growth and Development professor so im assuming its fairly accurate.

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You might wanna check out history about the 30’s and 40’s.

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I believe it, Live.

I remember reading about nutrigenomics and how people’s diet will be designed specifically based on their genetics.

At first I thought, “Wow, this is the solution to health and well-being!”

But then I realized there will ALWAYS be lazy people who don’t do anything and choose to sit on the couch and eat oreos.

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i think its funny that this shares a front page spot with this thread http://www.T-Nation.com/free_online_forum/music_movies_girls_life/motorized_ice_cream_cone

if we could get these great minds together we could eliminate the middle man and just use a device that makes your tongue lick itself, brilliant!