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Crime and Punishment

jury and the right to remain silent. So were fingerprinting and dna evidence. So was the electric chair.

We want to be good. We want to be bad. Between these sides of ourselves, we construct the wall of the state, which is porous, since it’s made of ourselves (see Bill Clinton). Assuming that you’re in favor of justice, anything that makes it stronger is good news, right? We have good news.

 


Will the 21st century produce more important innovations than the last? Who will be the top inventors? Tell us if you agree with TIME's choices.


Which of the following breakthroughs do you think will come first?

The ability to clone humans
A cure for cancer
Extending the average life past 100
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Do you know the next Einstein? Is your neighbor working on the next great health breakthrough? If so, e-mail us the name of your nominee, explaining in 50 words or less why we should choose him or her.

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