If we keep evolving will we gain powers like like X-men one day?

Answer 1

I call Gambit!

Answer 2

Not necessarily. Evolution describes what is occuring when one organism has a critical survival advantage over another one in the environment where they live. If the environment changes, one organism may adapt just fine and the other may not be able to survive. If the environment doesn't change but the genetic difference lets one organism compete more effectively for resources, it may thrive while the other dies out.

But if the mutation does not present an advantage or a change in competition strategies, both organisms will probably survive. This means the mutation will be competing with other genes in future generations and if it is not a dominant gene, may get lost in the generational shuffle.

For an X-men level power to develop, it first has to be possible. Some organisms can produce light, but a high-powered laser? How? Chameleons can alter the appearance of their skin, but their shape? Sorry. And telepathy has never been scientifically demonstrated anywhere, nor has telekinesis, super-speed or any number of convenient abilities. To this day, flying is a function of thrust, lift and drag, not gravity manipulation.

A new natural ability would likely not be a fully-formed, plugin utility, but more like an improvement on an existing ability. The mammals with longer necks were able to continue eating tree leaves when the lower branches had been picked clean, meaning short-necked mammals in that area starved, leading to fewer short-neckers to breed with. The necks weren't deliberately grown, they were just naturally better adapted to circumstances. (In areas where trees recovered more quickly or there were fewer mammals, they would all have survived.)

But lets assume that, for whatever reason, significant genetic mutations began expressing themselves in the population, ala Heroes or X-men. If they were qualities that made living with other people dangerous, there might be fear and animosity. People who have similar abilities often get along okay. But if if there are significant differences (strength, endurance, wealth, influence, etc.), people become aware of profound differences in how the other approaches life. Interacting gets more complicated and social strain can result. It's not just a matter of arrogance or fear but a lack of common interests. The others start to look less "human" and more something else. (Of course *I* would be the model for normalcy but others would feel the same way about themselves.) If the animosity got out of hand, groups might seek to separate and isolate from each other, or they may decide to put a stop to the "threat" in more violent ways. This has been done many times in history, even without "super-powers".

The key is to recognize a common humanity. Superiority and inferiority are matters of opinion. Everything has its limitation, but we all know what being human is about. If experiences become so diverse that groups no longer have anything to say to each other, some form of destructive competition could result.

Answer 3

I think that this is a unrealistic fear that is or may be associated with to much TV. I see and hear some things that lead me to believe that we are becoming more civilized intellectual. For instance people are appalled by the thought of sacrificing animals much less human beings and most people think that spanking is an act of primordial assault.I hear sensitivity ,awareness growing among the masses. People are beginning to acknowledge that ,porno is slavery , and some forms of sports are disguised forms of attempted homicide, boxing. We have many forms of sciences like medicine that are progressing every year.

Answer 4

With my avatar, I had to answer this one!

A mutant?

The evolving for me was the presence of the Holy Spirit. I became a two- natured being. I have that sinning nature in me, and also the divine. A part of me has to die, but my spirit is eternal. My flesh is weak, but my spirit is strong through the power that God gave me.

I have been out of my body, and was contested by demons in more than one dream. But by the power of God I was allowed to come out of those dreams - not by my own power but because God enabled me.

When I was a youth of about 8 or 9, I was possessed by demons, and God brought me out of that. They no longer have me as a habitation. That is when I became saved.

So the power that God gives brings evolution. Evolution of the person into the great place of eternity that I have in Jesus Christ.

So, we don't have to wait for evolution, it is already happening.

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Answer 5

No.

Unfortunately, that's not the way evolution actually works. Despite the mumbo-jumbo they spout on Heroes.

Your best bet is still being bit by radioactive spiders or maybe finding out you're actually an alien princess.

Answer 6

Probably not. Just think of the calorie requirements to be able to shoot beams out of your eyes, or regenerate (at that speed) or move objects with your mind.

Answer 7

The world put all their focus on cinema. What does men say in technicolor.

Answer 8

I hope not.

Because I will be turning in my grave out of pure jealousy.

Answer 9

Unfortunately no. But we can invent things that do some of the stuff they do.

Answer 10

I want wings and heat vision