Babies Will Have Multiple Mothers and Fathers

Award-winning author, one of the world’s most famous futurologists Amy Webb He shared his predictions for the future with The Washington Post the other day. The predictions of Webb, founder and CEO of the Future Today Institute, the way humans reproduce will change dramatically in the future. and the disappearance of smartphones.

Web, which recently published a book in which he discussed the possibilities of synthetic biology based on DNA manipulation with the geneticist Andrew Hessel, offered some of his thoughts based on this book. About his book The Genesis Machine, Webb says, “What we’re talking about is being more selective and our ability to consciously design life an emerging technology.” he said.

“People can have more parents, not just two”

Webb went on to explain that this could mean producing an embryo using one’s own genetic material, even unlock the opportunity to choose features from more than two parents told. He also explained that the progress in genetics can make those who want to have a baby do this regardless of age:

“Until now, having a baby required a man, a woman, and the necessary structures to be real. Now synthetic biology offers us other options. I think 40 years from now, it may be possible for a child to have multiple parents, or for a 70-year-old and his 60-year-old spouse to decide to have a baby.”

Webb, who did not deny the existing concerns of some experts on genetic manipulation, the advantages outweigh the risks expressed. Webb explained that it should be recognized that some countries may try to gain an advantage by raising the intelligence and physical characteristics of their populations.

“Smartphones will disappear”

In addition, Webb also made a statement about the future, which is not so difficult to predict. Referring to popular consumer electronics products, the futurist said that smartphones will replace them in the near future. futuristic, wearable technologies told.