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[–] 67 points 7 months ago (8 children)

Anyone interested in this area check out Ted Chiang's short story It's 2059, and the Rich Kids are Still Winning.

Premise: In the future, scientists conduct an experiment to genetically modify poor children to improve their intelligence, so they have a better chance to succeed in life. While the experiment proves to be successful, and the children's IQ increases, they still fail to achieve social progress, because the entire state system favors the rich only.

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  • [–] [S] 30 points 7 months ago* (4 children)

    Thanks. That was... interesting but depressing to read.

    Anyway, here's the link in case anyone else happens to be curious.

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