DiscoveryHD - The Real Superhumans and the Quest for the Future Fantastic - Elisabeth Sulser - "The Synaesthete"

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In a world that is becoming increasingly complex and more and more dependent on processing large volumes of information, do synaesthetes have a natural advantage over the rest of us? If scientists determine that there is a specific gene or set of genes for synaesethesia, it may be possible to program future generations to learn more efficiently and have an increased capacity for memory and creativity. Yet the prospect of genetically engineering designer babies introduces a whole new level of ethical concerns.

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