[ashark]

I think one of the more realistic fears of this technology is that there won't really be a choice. The option "remain unmodified and live an OK life" simply won't exist.

Moloch[1] may demand sacrifice.

[1] http://slatestarcodex.com/2014/07/30/meditations-on-moloch/

[vectorjohn]

If that is the case, that it's so successful you pretty much have to do it, that sounds like an absolute success. Sounds like the process pretty much works and is good.

[ashark]

The tricky bit is that "successful" does not necessarily have to mean "makes people happier".