Traits acquired during one’s lifetime – muscles built up in the gym, for example – cannot be passed on to the next generation. Now with technology, as it happens, we might indeed be able to transfer some of our acquired traits on to our selected offspring by genetic engineering.
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| Name: Nick Bostrom Profession: Philosopher Nationality: Swedish Birthday: March 10, 1973 |
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