I probably knew everything about what happened next. Steven's exceptional talents suddenly flourished. He entered an advanced class as a teenager and rose to fame overnight. The Lincoln family was thrilled to welcome Steven back during this time.
Oh, how ironic! How terrible could human nature be?
"How about Simmy?" Eason asked anxiously.
Was Simeon also a baby who underwent genome editing?
Steven gazed at Eason and asked with a solemn tone, "Do you know why wealthy individuals invest in genome editing? They do so because they aspire for their children to become the next Einstein or Rockefeller. But God's creation of human beings is truly miraculous. Every so often, a natural genius emerges to propel the world's developmentā¦
"Only God possesses the power to manipulate human genes. However, there are always individuals who dare to challenge this notion, foolishly believing that they can replace or even fabricate God Himself."
Steven's words were crystal clear. Simeon was a natural genius, a one-in-a-billion prodigy from birth. Yet, he was changed due to human interference.
He was genetically superior and had been altered and improved based on his superior genetics. He was destined for success.
Steven stared at the scientific researchers. "The woman who bore me carries a quarter of Yowhayton ancestry. Genes can be passed down and inherited. This is the wonder of humanity and the horror of genetics. If it is not against the law, wouldn't you desire your children to be born at the peak of their potential?"
Despite seeming absurd, this idea uncovered an important truth about human nature.
"Do you not desire for your child to be born a genius, possessing natural resistance against various diseases?"
The researchers remained silent.
"But this is uncontrollable. Despite the advantages, the risks of genetic mutation are too high. I can't allow my children to take this risk," one of the researchers replied, shaking his head.
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