# Biotechnology Could Alter Adult Genes by Ray Kurzweil > “Biotechnology is providing the means to actually change your genes: not just designer babies but designer baby boomers.” > **— Ray Kurzweil**, *The Singularity Is Near dialogue (2005), Kurzweil Library* ## Sources and Context - **Primary or original-context publication:** [Kurzweil Library’s book-derived dialogue](https://www.thekurzweillibrary.com/dialogue-a-conversation-on-the-singularity) — Kurzweil's dated technology forecast; source context is not proof of a current treatment. - **Exact original wording:** “Biotechnology is providing the means to actually change your genes: not just designer babies but designer baby boomers.” ## 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 ``` “Biotechnology is providing the means to actually change your genes: not just designer babies but designer baby boomers.” — Ray Kurzweil, The Singularity Is Near dialogue (2005), Kurzweil Library https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-ray-kurzweil-biotechnology-alter-adult-genes ```