In the year 2245, the elite and powerful have long been using genetic engineering to design their babies, creating descendants that are smarter, better looking, and stronger. The result is a gap between the rich and the poor that is so wide, it is beyond repair. But when a spy from the poor community infiltrate the 1.0% society, will the rich and powerful watch as their kingdom fall to the people?

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At the end of December 2145, the top 1.0% of the world is starting to use genetic engineering to design their babies. First, they want babies that are healthy and free from any forms of disabilities. The idea of generating descendants that are healthier does not seem to bother that many people. It sounds noble, to say the least. We, as mankind, think that for the first time ever, humans have control over the fate and livelihood of our descendants.

But then, we get greedy - as we always do. We start wanting babies that are better looking, which includes face and body. Babies that fit into the cookie cutter standard of beauty start being produced more and more. Big eyes, tall nose, small lips, high cheekbones, and thick eyebrows. Additionally, tall and skinny too. 

In a society where the obsession with beauty drives many decisions and important life path, these kids thrive to be more successful than ordinary people.

But it will be too naive to stop there. The ruling class wants more out of designing baby technology. They design their babies thoroughly. Brains that are sharper and bodies that are more agile. The ruling class is untouchable and undefeatable it seems. 

The pioneer of it all is Dr Yusuke Kurosawa, a scientist from Japan. He genuinely believes that this technology will create superhumans, a more resilient and stronger species.

He calls his creations "Humans 2.0". 

With Humans 2.0 launched into the world, Dr Kurosawa soon finds himself in a hall of fame. He is now the top 15% of the world. Considering his background as a farmer boy, Kurosawa can never turn back. He keeps researching. He keeps studying. 

And Humans 2.0... Keeps evolving. 

Better

Stronger

Smarter

Prettier

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All characters and events in this story are fictional.

Any similarity is purely coincidental.

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Take a trip to the future. 

- Evangeline (TamagoTan)