Heterosis is a process, described by Darwin, in which cross-breeding yields genetically fitter offspring. And according to this article, this process occurs in humans; mixed-race people are more attractive and successful. While I’m most likely selection biasing, It validates a long held belief/precept: I’ve always felt an obligation to marry a woman who wasn’t white. And I know that sounds racist, but I think I’ve already established my stance on that. But regardless, I felt I owed it to the human race AND whatever child I might have (that last one being the real kicker).
My illuminating intellect aside, I’m no genetic jackpot. I have an endless, ENDLESS list of food allergies, I’m short-sighted, and I’m prone to depression. (ok, maybe the list’s not endless, but it’s very long). The sad part is, I inherited all of these problems from my father: He has the same allergies, wears thick glasses, and sits in front of a bright light all winter. And while I seem to be the only replicated mutation amongst my siblings, I imagine the odds would be significantly lower had my father married a non-white woman (although obviously, *I*, your glorious writer, wouldn’t exist).
But that is a fate that I wish to spare any of my future offspring. In fact, anything I could do to reduce their potential suffering I would. Marrying a woman who isn’t white is the least I can do. And if there was GATTICA technology I’d be the first…. errr perhaps the 10000th person to sign up. Plus it’s probably just an excuse to fetishize other races.
Thinking about children already? If you remember who I am drop me an e-mail. Your blog is pretty entertaining!