On a distant space colony, the colonists enjoyed complete technological freedom and aptly called themselves ‘The Transhumanists.’

Frank and Susan Wertz watched a holo broadcast …

“We did it!” said Governor Francesca Smith. “We’ve cured cancer! The nanites inhabiting our bodies will now search, destroy, repair, and rebuild at the molecular level. A side effect is that we’ll likely transform into new beings. There’s a strong chance we won’t be the same as other humans in the coming decades or centuries. In that case, I give you an opt-out to return to Earth if you so wish …”

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“Frank …”

“Yes?”

“Shouldn’t we share this wonderful news with family on Earth? They’ve been plagued with all sorts of diseases after the climatic tipping point and radioactive aftermath of that terrible global war …”

“No. No, we shouldn’t. They ousted us, calling us devils and even worse. Let them face their fate.”