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by nescioquid 741 days ago
In the early 20th century, arguments against eugenics included pointing out that natural selection works through environmental pressures. Selecting for traits we value currently may well paint us in a corner should the environmental pressures change in some way.

I guess that might hint at a fly in the ointment to drive the plot...

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The AI would determine the ideal traits/mix of traits, not humans.
woosh