Wild and Free 🌿

I consider humans to be a domesticable species that has never been domesticated, and I believe any such efforts to be fundamentally wrong.

1. Humans as a Domesticable Species

I believe it is possible to selectively reproduce humans based on certain traits and create a specific population that aligns with the fundamental characteristics of domesticated species. Evidence for this can be found in analyses of the BAZ1B gene in comparison to prehistoric Neanderthals and Denisovans. These changes are associated with softer facial features and alterations in social compatibility.

2. Humans as a Culture-Following Wild Form

I consider humans to be a species that has never been domesticated. However, their ability to create culture has led to genetic adaptations that follow cultural developments. A similar pattern can be observed in wild animals: those that have lived as culture-followers for generations exhibit genetic differences from those that have remained in their original habitats. Humans also show differences between nomadic and sedentary populations, as suggested by the concept of evolutionary mismatch related to ADHD-associated genetics and adaptation to a sedentary lifestyle. But this is not self-domestication.

3. The Wrongness of Domesticating Humans

The selective breeding of humans violates human dignity, which is inherently tied to individual self-determination and equality. From an evolutionary perspective, it also provides no sustainable benefit, as future developments are unpredictable. Any form of eugenics leads to a reduction in potentially necessary traits by limiting morphological and genetic diversity.

4. Ableism and Eugenics in Modern Societies

Authoritarian ideologies have repeatedly attempted such practices—most notably the Nazis. Even today, the eugenic movement is attempting a form of genetic population control by systematically disadvantaging people with certain traits, such as through the abolition of diversity programs.

Greater diversity, combined with technological and medical advancements, expands morphological freedom, allowing for greater adaptability to future developments and challenges.

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