[Evans, Marv]

1,000 or 10,000 is too short of a time for any noticeable evolution to take place, at least under normal circumstances. I think the future holds possibilities of a sort of evolution, but not what we usually think of. There will be a combining of humans (& probably other animals, bacteria, insects, etc.) with mechanical/electronic/genetic engineering enhancements. At least that's the way I see it. When you think about it, it's already starting. In the distant future, actual humans may not exist. It could be something like an enhanced nervous system piloting a space ship. The possibility of evolution through genetic engineering is real though. We're living in the good old days.