Oryx and Crake Question

5. If you had the chance to fabricate an improved human being, would you do it? If so, what features would you choose to incorporate? Why would these be better than what we've got? Your model must of course be biologically viable.


If i had the chance to fabricate an improved human being, I would definitely not let such an opportunity pass. With medical at its peak, and advancing nano technology, the "perfect man", would not be impossible to create. Legality is the only wall between us and the "perfect man". If it were to be legal I would definitely improve a human being. First of all, I would add genes that allow faster regeneration, or healing if you will, of organs, tissues, and bones. I would keep the appearance of a normal human being, but adding genes that would improve physic, for example, the genes of a cheetah for speed and agility, the genes of a tiger for strength, and the genes of a deer for sharp senses. I would also genetically modify this persons immune system and make it stronger so that they would not be able to attract known diseases such as, leukaemia, types of cancer, etc. However, I would leave the brain alone, the brain itself is a mystery to us, and to play around with something so powerful and dangerous seems to be unwise. This would be much better than what we have right now because factors that would normally claim our lives would be greatly reduced. Disease and global pandemics would no longer be a problem. Sharp senses, speed, and strength would be able to protect us from people that bear ill will. Improved organ and tissue regeneration would allow people to visit hospitals less so the emergency rooms would not the crowded, and it could even possibly be able to prolong life spans. The possibilities are endless.


http://www.the-eleventh.com/files/hires_human.jpg


As you can see, there are no signs of any physical abnormalities. Unlike what many people think a modified human should look like (usually some kind of beast like figure), this man looks just like any other human being despite having genetic modifications.