# Future Embryo Tests May Predict Polygenic Traits by Jamie Metzl > “In the future, we will be able to determine polygenic traits like height and the genetic component of intelligence.” > **— Jamie Metzl**, *“Would I Genetically Enhance My Own Children?”, 2015* ## Sources and Context - **Primary or original-context publication:** [Jamie Metzl’s authored essay](https://jamiemetzl.com/2015112would-i-genetically-enhance-my-own-children/) — Metzl's 2015 forecast, following a contrast with then-current single-gene testing; not a claim of present clinical reliability. - **Exact original wording:** “In the future, we will be able to determine polygenic traits like height and the genetic component of intelligence.” ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Evolutionary Roots of Silicon Valley|The Evolutionary Roots of Silicon Valley]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Pearl Effect - Part 2 - Genetic Mimicry and the Dysgenic Impacts on Humanity|The Pearl Effect - Part 2 - Genetic Mimicry and the Dysgenic Impacts on Humanity]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Self-Directed Evolution|Self-Directed Evolution]] - [[wiki/Genomics|Genomics]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “In the future, we will be able to determine polygenic traits like height and the genetic component of intelligence.” — Jamie Metzl, “Would I Genetically Enhance My Own Children?”, 2015 https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-jamie-metzl-future-embryo-tests-may-predict-polygenic ```