Michael Ragland  wrote or quoted:

> Hawking touts engineered humans
> Published: September 4, 2001, 12:20 PM PDT
> By CNET News.com Staff 
> ?  ??  ??  ??  
> Renowned scientist Stephen Hawking claims that humans should be
> genetically engineered if they are to compete with the phenomenal growth
> of artificial intelligence. In an interview in the German magazine
> Focus, Hawking said the increasing sophistication of computer technology
> is likely to outstrip human intelligence in the future. He said
> scientific modification of human genes could increase the complexity of
> DNA and "improve" human beings. 
> 
> "In contrast with our intellect, computers double their performance
> every 18 months," Hawking said. "So the danger is real that they could
> develop intelligence and take over the world." Hawking predicted last
> year that genetic engineers would be able to create superhumans with
> larger brains and increased IQs. He now calls for the development of
> technologies that will allow human brains to be linked to computers. 

[...]

Hawkins calls for development of exactly the same technology he is 
dependent on for communicating with the outside world?

Not a particularly suprising event, IMO.
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