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Re:How tech's richest plan to save themselves after the apoc... by cmiles74 on Tuesday July 24, 2018 @02:44PM (#17603833)
It sounds like you are arguing that manipulating genetics is an easier way to encourage intelligence then education and environment. Is that really what you are trying to say?

Because that sounds ridiculous to me.

Re:How tech's richest plan to save themselves after the apoc... by darwin142 on Tuesday July 24, 2018 @03:27PM (#17604173)
Really? Care to point out which part of "Seems obvious then that education, economic status, environment etc. while contributing are substantially less important that genetics" implies that I think manipulating genes is easier than changing education or environment?
Re:How tech's richest plan to save themselves after the apoc... by manicdee on Tuesday July 24, 2018 @10:24PM (#17606491)
The part where you claim that the easiest part to manipulate is the most important contributor to intelligence.
Re:How tech's richest plan to save themselves after the apoc... by darwin142 on Wednesday July 25, 2018 @11:38AM (#17610083)
Considering I never even used the word manipulate your attempt at putting words in my mouth is even more see through than the previous reply's.
Re:How tech's richest plan to save themselves after the apoc... by cmiles74 on Wednesday July 25, 2018 @03:43PM (#17612171)
Yes, that's the quote that led me to my conclusion. ;-)
Re:How tech's richest plan to save themselves after the apoc... by darwin142 on Thursday July 26, 2018 @10:41AM (#17617852)
Which part? You seem to be having a massive failure of reading comprehension and I would love to help improve your ability to read.
Re:How tech's richest plan to save themselves after the apoc... by dang on Thursday July 26, 2018 @12:18PM (#17618625)
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