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What is a superpower that could be plausible for a human to have, being supported by science?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The YouTube Channel Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell has a cool 16 minute video on genetic engineering briefly describing its history, workings, applications and ethics. The video touches upon a few abilities considered superpowers that humans can possess in the future, my favorite among which is the possibility of never aging.

It's worth noting that the concept of a superpower is inherently comparative. It relies on a comparison between individuals possessing exceptional abilities and the average capabilities of the general population. If "granting" superpowers to humans through genetic engineering becomes technologically and economically feasible, more and more genetically modified humans will come into existence. Once a significant portion of the population comes to possess these enhanced abilities, they will become the new norm, and the definition of what constitutes a superpower would shift accordingly.