Future Human

I read an article in the Daily Mail about the possible evolutionary future of humans. Turns out we may evolve over the next thousand years into two distinct species: the beautiful and the ugly people, with the latter, genetic have-nots, working to keep the former happy. A prediction, according to the article, in the vein of H.G. Wells' novel "Time Machine."

"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."

Hmmm. Sounds to me like we are already there, economically, if not genetically. China, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Micronesia, Dubai, Walmart, Free Trade Zones, cheap labour...anyone? But take heart, the prediction may have a silver lining. The scientist says once we hit our species peak, our heavy reliance on advanced technology will have set us on a course of devolution that will eventually do in the species--at least the pretty ones (and that's assuming the degraded enviroment doesn't do it first). Perhaps, finally, the poor uglies will catch a break! But wait! If it is true that the "meek(read:have-nots) shall inherit the earth," then it makes sense why the current "haves" are doing their darndest to muck up that inheritance. The ugly can't win!