What's the Next Step in Evolution for Homo Sapiens?

[Pat Mustard]

We're the only species in the Homo genus.  Is it possible this could change? Have we shown signs of continuing evolution or have we reached a plateau?

Giant salamanders!

I have heard a hypothesis about our continual evolution lately. The prevalence of people on the autism scale is increasing, supposedly because of the increase in information we are required to juggle in our daily lives. People who are able to handle large amounts of information perform better at the tasks we're required to accomplish in most developed countries. The downside is that this sacrifices less important brain functions, which leads in the direction of things like autism.

I have no idea how true this is, but it's something to look into. I'll admit that I'm not personally interested enough to do any more research into the idea.

Actually, the increase in reporting has more to do with better methods for detection, and a less prejudicial attitude to certain mental conditions like autism. Very few autistic people cand do what you describe, that perception is very much an artefact of media misreporting and popular fiction, like Rain Man.