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But aging, followed by death, is important. And not just for the biological evolution, but also for social progress. Besides, lifespan is measured not in years
by Koshkin 7y ago
But aging, followed by death, is important. And not just for the biological evolution, but also for social progress. Besides, lifespan is measured not in years or the total length of the spaghetti consumed but in memories and accomplishments. So, I am not sure what exactly is the point of trying to extend human biological lifespan. There were people that in 30 years had accomplished more than other would not be able to in however many years would have been given to them.
- frenchie4111 7y agoIt seems important to our current society because it is a pillar, or a given, to how society runs today. It is almost impossible to imagine a society without aging. If/when that day arrives, I am sure it will seem a lot less important.
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- pmiller2 7y agoI don't see a single benefit we could get as a species from the combination of aging + death that we couldn't get from death alone, provided the viable reproductive period weren't dramatically extended. Even then, we do a pretty good job of moderating the number of children we have, if we're confident they'll live, as other comments have said.