The global population is expected to increase by almost 3 billion people by the year 2100. ;xNLx;Genetic adaptations and manipulations will result in better nutrition, superior health, and longevity for these generations of humans.;xNLx;Despite the many positive outcomes positive eugenics can have for the individual, an increased population may have devastating affects on consumption, sustainability, and the environment.;xNLx;The following scenarios are interpretations of projection data compiled by the United Nations, IPCC, and International Energy Agency, among others.;xNLx;They attempt to illustrate what could be if global consumption patterns fail to adapt as the science and technology of genetics becomes increasingly advanced and better understood. ;xNLx;
2014-01-01 00:00:00
Begin Here
“I’d like to share a revelation that I’ve had during my time here. It came to me when I tried to classify your species. I realized that you’re not actually mammals. Every mammal on this planet instinctively develops a natural equilibrium with the surrounding environment, but you humans do not. You move to an area, and you multiply, and multiply, until every natural resource is consumed. The only way you can survive is to spread to another area. There is another organism on this planet that follows the same pattern. A virus. Human beings are a disease, a cancer of this planet, you are a plague, and we are the cure.” -Agent Smith, The Matrix
2014-01-01 00:00:00
Current Population: 7.1 billion
U.S. Population: 3.1 million
2025-01-01 10:08:38
Positive Eugenics: Gattacca
Positive Eugenics makes it possible to eradicate any unwanted genetic flaws, resulting in pristinely healthy humans.
2030-01-01 00:00:00
Soylent Green: Cloud Atlas
Sonmi discovers the secret behind her and the others diets: recycled clones.
2030-01-01 03:08:36
Food Shortages
Research shows first of global food shortages could emerge as early as 2030
2048-01-01 23:48:09
Ocean Depletion and the Collapse of Commercial Fishing
Over 70% of the world's fish species are either fully exploited or depleted
2048-12-01 03:55:23
Biotechnology in Animal Agriculture
Animals used in genetic testing: safe for consumption?
2050-01-01 00:00:00
Global Meat Production Doubles
Global meat production is projected to double present levels
2095-01-01 00:00:00
Global Water Shortages
But what about the monsoons?
2100-01-01 18:26:22
Declining Fertility: Children of Men
What would an infertile world look like?