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Pew Research CenterJuly 22, 2016
Key findings on how Americans view new technologies that could ‘enhance’ human abilities

Most Americans say people are too quick to undergo cosmetic procedures

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Most Americans say people are too quick to undergo cosmetic procedures

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Key findings on how Americans view new technologies that could 'enhance' human abilities
Nearly half or more expect these changes will come to pass within 50 years
Half or more of public says they would not want these enhancements
Highly religious Americans tend to say these enhancements are meddling with nature
Men are more inclined than women to want these enhancements
Most Americans say people are too quick to undergo cosmetic procedures
Fewer Americans see enhancements that would bring extreme change as an appropriate use of technology

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