Humans After Hundreds of Thousands of Years: Smaller Brains and Hairless Bodies

Anthropologists predict that humans in the distant future may change radically, both physically and mentally. Among the expected transformations are: taller bodies and longer hands, toothless faces, smaller brains within smooth skulls, and hairless bodies, as a result of changes in diet and humans' reliance on pureed foods and liquids.

Researchers also point to the possibility of merging humans with machines, through the implantation of electronic chips to enhance mental and physical capabilities, making future humans semi-hybrid beings that combine biology and technology.

At the same time, the digital revolution carries risks: increased reliance on virtual reality may lead to social isolation and a loss of traditional human skills, while memory and genome manipulation technologies may grant humans unprecedented abilities to modify themselves.

The future, as seen by scientists, appears to be a journey between technological evolution and preserving human essence, shaped by the scientific and social decisions we make today.