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Not just death, but the gradual loss of physical and mental capabilities you used to have. That feels scarier to me. Imagine you could chose to die on your 75
by dcposch 10y ago
Not just death, but the gradual loss of physical and mental capabilities you used to have.
That feels scarier to me.
Imagine you could chose to die on your 75th birthday, but in return keep your full 20-something health until then. I'd do it right away.
- a13n 10y agoSure but if you've maintained your 20-something health until 75, why choose to die? That's just suicide...
- dennisgorelik 10y agoThe choice is to live healthy life until 75 and pay the price of death at 75. If it is possible to live healthy life past 75 - that would be even better. Unfortunately none of that is possible to accomplish in the timeframe that would benefit us personally.
- scandox 10y agoWhy are we so afraid of change of different experiences? Aging is not hell. It may teach us humility. It may give us the opportunity to question our priorities. Ultimately all the human race will die. Over a short or a long span only learning will matter.
- aaron-lebo 10y agoHave you seen people needlessly suffer in old age? Stooped backs, sore joints, limited abilities, dementia. On the contrary, talking to my 82-year old professor who is sharper than most college kids but has constant health problems and I wish we could beat aging. You're right, we shouldn't be afraid of different experiences, but that doesn't also mean that fighting aging is bad. We could apply your arguments to all medical care, but we don't because there's no point in needlessly suffering.
- kilroy123 10y agoI agree, but I think everyone wants to have that much later in life. For example after your 100. Instead of 60 or whenever.
- banhfun 10y agoYou should watch Logan's Run.