The human race will one day split into two separate species, an
attractive, intelligent ruling elite and an underclass of
dim-witted, ugly goblin-like creatures, according to a top
scientist.
100,000 years into the future, sexual selection could mean that two
distinct breeds of human will have developed.
The alarming prediction comes from evolutionary theorist Oliver
Curry from the London School of Economics, who says that the human
race will have reached its physical peak by the year 3000.
These humans will be between 6ft and 7ft tall and they will live up
to 120 years.
"Physical features will be driven by indicators of health, youth
and fertility that men and women have evolved to look for in
potential mates," says the report, which suggests that advances in
cosmetic surgery and other body modifying techniques will
effectively homogenise our appearance.
Men will have symmetrical facial features, deeper voices and bigger
penises, according to Curry in a report commissioned for men's
satellite TV channel Bravo.
Women will all have glossy hair, smooth hairless skin, large eyes
and pert brea$ts, according to Curry.
Racial differences will be a thing of the past as interbreeding
produces a single coffee-coloured skin tone.
The future for our descendants isn't all long life, perfect bodies
and chiselled features, however.
While humans will reach their peak in 1000 years' time, 10,000
years later our reliance on technology will have begun to
dramatically change our appearance.
Medicine will weaken our immune system and we will begin to appear
more child-like.
Dr Curry said: "The report suggests that the future of man will be
a story of the good, the bad and the ugly.
"While science and technology have the potential to create an ideal
habitat for humanity over the next millennium, there is the
possibility of a monumental genetic hangover over the subsequent
millennia due to an over-reliance on technology reducing our
natural capacity to resist disease, or our evolved ability to get
along with each other.
"After that, things could get ugly, with the possible emergence of
genetic 'haves' and 'have-nots'."
Dr Curry's theory may strike a chord with readers who have read H G
Wells' classic novel The Time Machine, in particular his
descriptions of the Eloi and the Morlock races.
In the 1895 book, the human race has evolved into two distinct
species, the highly intelligent and wealthy Eloi and the
frightening, animalistic Morlock who are destined to work
underground to keep the Eloi happy.
Daily Mail
