Stephen Hawking

During the 21st century, people will discover how to genetically modify human intelligence and instincts such as aggression.

Pending ●●●●●
“Nevertheless, I am sure that during the next century, people will discover how to modify both intelligence, and instincts like aggression.”
Said on
1 January 1996 · Lecture "Life in the Universe" (1996; exact date not given on the source page, so 1 January 1996 is a placeholder).
Source
Life in the Universe · Stephen Hawking (hawking.org.uk)
Should come true
2100
How sure they sounded
I am sure
Categories
HealthTechnology
Importance
4 of 5 · Engineering human intelligence and temperament would transform society and human evolution.

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