Is the Y Chromosome Disappearing?? Are Men Going Extinct?

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[retro_chenzo]

For people wondering, no, men are not going extinct. The idea that men might go extinct often arises from misunderstandings of biology, genetics, or sociological trends. Let’s break it down:

1. The Y-Chromosome Concern

The Claim: The Y-chromosome (which determines male sex in humans) has been shrinking over evolutionary time, leading to speculation that it might disappear.

The Reality: While the Y-chromosome has lost many genes over millions of years, it has stabilized. Research suggests that the remaining genes are essential and unlikely to disappear. Moreover, some species have lost their Y-chromosomes but still produce males through alternative mechanisms. Humans would likely adapt similarly if needed.


2. Technological and Medical Advances

Even if hypothetical genetic changes made natural male reproduction difficult, advances in reproductive technology (e.g., in vitro fertilization or gene editing) would allow male characteristics to persist and male offspring to be born.

3. Sociological Trends

Cultural shifts, such as changing gender roles or discussions about gender diversity, sometimes lead people to believe men are becoming less relevant. However, societal roles evolve, and this doesn't equate to biological extinction.

4. Population Declines

In some countries, birth rates are declining, but this affects both men and women equally. It’s a demographic trend, not a gender-specific one.

In summary, men are not at risk of extinction. While it's fascinating to think about how humans might evolve in the distant future, both biology and technology make the disappearance of men extremely unlikely.

[Point-taken]

What methods did you use to arrive at the millions of years?

[Mira-guwe]

I expect our alien overlords will pay us a visit when that happens.

[ShadmanShams-os]

1454 years ago Muhammad (PBUH) said, women will increase in number and men will decrease in number so much so that fifty women will be looked after by one man. (Book #3, Hadith #81) Sahih Al-Bukhari.

[Homelander_]

Does it matter tho? Humans wont survive 5 milion more years anyway😂

[BruderDeveloper]

We are gonna be just like the windows 95 startup sound

[Shriramjayramjayjayram]

Will earth be present in million years i bet clinate change is occurring more faster than this. And men won't be extinct. I am a science student our university teacher discussed this topic where he finally concluded that men will not go extinct but they will be rare species means after million years for 50-60 women there will be 1 men.

[PERSISTENTPOWERLIFTINGBEAST]

Men will never be vanished but girls will be bigger, taller and stronger in every field.

[RESPECTD]

What happen Mens r vanshi
.Girls 😂😂😅 r empty

[Provieit]

My great great great great great great great great great great great grandson:🫠