OscillatOverthruster t1_jeedlp2 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:26 PM

I know in a Larry Niven Sci Fi book, skin color was a fashion choice, and people would modify it to follow trends. Perhaps that is where we are heading as humans, at least the lucky wealthy ones.

ThePikol OP t1_jeeetna wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:37 PM

Yeah, that's what I was thinking about. Right now it may seem like a sensitive topic, but I don't see why in the future it wouldn't be seen like dyeing your hair.
And for sure, first it will be available only for the rich, but as time goes it should be for everyone

OscillatOverthruster t1_jeeg2qh wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:47 PM

Yes, I agree it should be accessible to everyone once the medicine is perfected. These cosmetic adaptations will eventually become less costly and accessible to most, and may help break down prejudices, as well allow people to live in the flesh they see themselves as internally.

Sounds like you are interested in Transhumanist ideas, perhaps? I find them fascinating, both as a potentially positive and negative force in society.

ThePikol OP t1_jeek3az wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:19 PM

Don't know what that is, but is sounds interesting. Would like to learn more but I can't DM you :(

OscillatOverthruster t1_jeenfuh wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:45 PM

Hmm, looks like I can't dm you either for some reason.

Transhumanism is basically a school of thought that argues we should improve humanity through developing body modifying tech, for various reasons, including improving our intellectual capacity, extending lifespan and generally overcoming the limitations of human existence. It's very popular in science fiction.

Your idea of overcoming racism by making racial characteristics modifiable is a great example.

ThePikol OP t1_jeetg6t wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:27 PM

I can't DM anyone. Might be a reddit problem.
Yeah, it does sound nice. I'm all for body and genetics modifications if that means our life would be easier or people doing them would feel better as themselves.

Postnificent t1_jegli3u wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:30 PM

And the poor ones will just come up with their own side effect causing version. And the cycle continues.