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> In the micro, aging is a disease just like any other. The difference is that the word "disease" is something that at least theoretically can be cured. Aging
by speedplane 7y ago
> In the micro, aging is a disease just like any other.
The difference is that the word "disease" is something that at least theoretically can be cured. Aging does not have that implication. It follows then that if you say "Aging is a Disease", you're effectively saying that immortality is theoretically achievable. That's what makes the claim so uncomfortable.
- echelon 7y ago> The difference is that the word "disease" is something that at least theoretically can be cured. Nowhere does the definition of disease imply that. There are many diseases today that are patently incurable. Aging, like cancer, is multifaceted. There are many low hanging fruit that we can begin to tackle now. > you're effectively saying that immortality is theoretically achievable. I'm not saying anything about immortality. But I don't see how a 100, 120 year average lifespan with expanded quality of life isn't achievable.