Hawking predicts design of improved human race

from the lack-of-advanced-aliens dept.
PatrickUnderwood writes "Stephen Hawking speaks out on genetic engineering, space colonization, and overpopulation: "Hawking said a more advanced race on other planets was unlikely. 'If that's so, then why hasn't it spread through the galaxies and visited us. Or could it be they are watching us and letting us stew in our own primitive juices?' he joked, adding, 'I doubt they would be so considerate to a lower life form.' " http://www.cnn.com/2001/ASIANOW/south/01/14/india.stephenhawking.ap/index.html"