中国将开发出首批基因强化的“超级人类” [英国媒体]

China will develop the first genetically enhanced 'superhumans', experts predict

专家预测中国将开发出首批基因强化的“超级人类”



Would you want to alter your future children's genes to make them smarter, stronger or better-looking?

你想改变自己未来孩子的基因从而变得更聪明更强壮更好看吗？

As the state of the science brings prospects like these closer to reality, an international debate has been raging over the ethics of enhancing human capacities with biotechnologies such as so-called smart pills, brain implants and gene editing.

随着科学让这样的图景变的更加有可能，国际社会就通过生物科技手段（比如聪明药丸，脑移植，基因编辑）来加强人类能力的这种行为是否是道德争论得不可开交。

This discussion has only intensified in the past year with the advent of the CRISPR-cas9 gene editing tool, which raises the spectre of tinkering with our DNA to improve traits like intelligence, athleticism and even moral reasoning.

而随着基因编辑工具CRISPR-cas9的出现，这样的争论在过去一年变得更加激烈了。这种工具可有可能让我们编辑人类的DNA从而强化人类在智力，竞技以及道德推理等方面的能力。



So are we on the brink of a brave new world of genetically enhanced humanity? Perhaps.

所以我们正处于基因强化人类的美丽新世界的边缘？或许是的。

And there's an interesting wrinkle: It's reasonable to believe that any seismic shift toward genetic enhancement will not be centered in Western countries like the U.S. or the U.K., where many modern technologies are pioneered.

但是这里面存在一个障碍：有理由相信基因强化变革将不会以西方世界为中心，比如美国或者英国，虽然西方世界是很多现代技术的发源地。

Instead, genetic enhancement is more likely to emerge out of China.

相反，基因强化更可能发生在中国。

Numerous surveys among Western populations have found significant opposition to many forms of human enhancement.

对西方人民所进行的大量民调显示人们极力反对多种形式的人类强化计划。




setiarecibo, cosmos, United Kingdom, 40 minutes ago
With the Olympics just starting, give it 40 years and there will be a super breed of chinese athletes who will win every gold, silver and bronze going, it will happen !!

奥运会刚刚开始，再过40年，中国将拥有一批超级运动员，然后揽下所有奖牌。这会成为现实！

ewe_sheep, in a field, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago
Meanwhile in the UK, we're terrified of a genetically modified potato.

而在英国，我们连转基因马铃薯都不敢吃。

Hotfuzz, derby, 2 hours ago
As someone who is far smarter, better at sports and more handsome than the average, I personally think it would be great to have some peers in the world.

我作为一个在相貌，运动和智力方面都远远优越于普通人的人，真是感到有点寂寞吖。

my 2 sense, Atlantis, 3 hours ago
S c r e w with the computers and robots, not humans.

去搞电脑和机器人，不要来搞人类。

sjenner, Atlanta, 3 hours ago
Of course nations that consider the individual irrelevant and that are run on sociopathic principles will do such a thing. The question is whether the West is willing to force ethical and rational limits, or let the monsters set the standard of conduct. I fear the latter is more likely while we continue to rationalize away our principles.

一个不考虑个体、以反社会原则运行的国家当然会做这样的事情。问题是西方是否愿意强制执行道德和理性的限制，还是让这些怪物设立行为标准。而随着我们继续摒弃原则，我担心后者更有可能成为现实。

oarsman, Los Angeles, 7 hours ago
The eugenics aspect of gene editing seems promising; for example, enabling advanced-age prospective parents to have healthy offspring.

基因编辑的优生学看起来很有前景；比如，让高龄夫妇生下健康的后代。

T. Frederick, yourmammie, United States, 10 hours ago
Now if they could just make a decent screwdriver!

要是他们能生产出像样的螺丝刀就好了！

T. Frederick, yourmammie, United States, 10 hours ago
They should start working on the bad breath and bad teeth genes first.

他们应该先编辑口臭和蛀牙基因。

LeeW, Amused To Death, United Kingdom, 10 hours ago
Chinese commies got no respect for individual people or animals. There all just means to an end, rather like the Borg in Star Trek.

中国共产主义者不尊重个体和动物。他们只是达到目的的手段，很像《星际迷航》中的博格。

Vash Stampede, Nowhere, United States, 10 hours ago
"You may live to see man-made horrors beyond your comprehension." - Nikola Tesla

“你可能会活着看到你所无法理解的人造恐怖之物。”——尼古拉特斯拉

Svelte, Dublin, Ireland, 10 hours ago
Haven't they got enough of people???

他们的人口还不够多吗？？？

bigjrowe, newcastle, 11 hours ago
Good! They might get my takeaway here in time!

很好！届时他们将及时的将外卖送达！

interventor, Madison, 11 hours ago
Actually, counting all debt, they are the most indebted nation globally.

实际上，算上所有债务，他们是世界上负债最多的国家。

Hard truth, York, United Kingdom, 11 hours ago
hasn't China come a long way in 50 years, since it began making all the junk, rubber ducks and cheap goods. Now look at them with their massive superiority complex flushed with cash.

这50年来中国不是取得长足发展了吗，制造所有的垃圾廉价产品。现在他们有钱了到处展示自己的优越感。

newsandviews, Blighty, United Kingdom, 11 hours ago
Oh God. I'm glad I'm 50 with no kids.

哦，天吖。还好我50岁了而且没有孩子。

ewaf88, London, 13 hours ago
Might have already been created - Let's see how many golds they win at these Olympics.

中国可能已经创造出这样的超级人类了——看看这届奥运会上他们获得多少金牌。