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>A society that adapts to become biologically immortal will find their own ways to adapt to dealing with zeitgeists and progress. I don't think so. That is jus
by imakesnowflakes 11y ago
>A society that adapts to become biologically immortal will find their own ways to adapt to dealing with zeitgeists and progress.
I don't think so. That is just wishful thinking. Our current society cannot even produce leaders who are remotely capable of solving current problems. And a group of immortals, once in power, cannot be trusted to not try to remain in office indefinitely using the powers they already have. They can subtly influence society and people with their power so that they can continue in power without actually rigging the elections..
- TeMPOraL 11y agoHopefully their immortality would put in perspective the usual bullshit most politicians care about. Short-term decisions and wealth-seeking is in a big way driven by both short life and short office terms.
- meowface 11y agoTrue, it's a bit idealistic. I absolutely agree there is serious potential for mis-use here. However, I think the benefits of life longevity are very serious, and if we can overcome some of the issues they cause, we should do everything in our power to find new ways to extend life longer and longer (or at least provide it as an option for people). In the next 100+ years when this starts looking a little more feasible, hopefully people will have better perspective and insight into these issues, and will establish ways of allowing society to progress and not be anchored by a group of early-immortal voters, legislators, or perhaps tyrants.