Our generation's "moon shot" is/will be genetic engineering and applied gene therapies. These medical advances will render moot superficial differences in appearances as people will be able to pick and choose cosmetic enhancements to skin, eye and hair color/texture. Other obvious medical applications will be cures for terminal illnesses, life extension methods and body repair (organ regrowth, cultivation & harvest).
But the real "killer app" will fundamental human alteration, as in improvements to IQ and the ability to rationalize associated social benefits. As major gov't programs are rolled out in the ensuing generations (think polio inoculations from the 50s), which standards will be applied? The violent regression law of the jungle, or the measured and patient attributes of advanced societies?
This is the true fail point of social engineering as conducted by the left: they actually believe culture has any significant influence on behavior and success. At least the prog's practice what they preach, wasting their efforts aimed towards remaking all of the west's importance institutions centered around education, law and governance. But sadly, all to no avail, as will be proven once more time that nature trumps nature every time.
It's odd to live in the present, but recognize the failed beliefs that will be laughed about in just a few mere years.
Separation of church and state may be easier than separation of science and state.