The Origin of Designed Species :AI & GENETICS REWRITING HUMAN EVOLOUTION

About the Book What if humans are not the pinnacle of evolution – but just a bridge to something greater? For billions of years, life on Earth evolved through chance events and survival of the fittest. From the age of dinosaurs to the rise of Homo sapiens, no species has ever remained dominant forever. Yet, humans often assume they are different, and their ability to comprehend and connect has made them permanent. The Origin of Designed Species explores how true that is. Blending evolutionary history, technological breakthroughs, and philosophical inquiry, this book explores how humans are designing their own successors. Humans are no longer just evolving but actively redefining the rules of evolution itself. With advances in genetics, artificial intelligence, and human-machine integration, multiple possible successors begin to emerge. As these forces take shape, fundamental questions arise: What happens to humanity when it is no longer the most advanced form of intelligence? Who—or what—comes next? And are we in control of this transition, or merely a step within it? This is not science fiction. It is a grounded exploration of the future already in motion. The question is no longer if we will be replaced, but how and who will replace us. About the Author Karan A. Vashishat is an IT professional working with rapidly evolving technologies from automation to data-driven systems to artificial intelligence. He has studied Biotechnology in his early years and has keen interest in the intersection of human evolution and the future of civilization. A lifelong student of human behaviour, he is currently in the final year of his Master’s in Psychology. Much of the content for this first book form Karan grew from years of reading, note-taking, and exploring how breakthroughs in different fields took place and how it may collectively shape the next stage of human evolution. Read more