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Just realized you linked to an article by Nick Bostrom, apparently the same guy who posits the Fable of the Dragon Tyrant. Seems in general to hold opinions in
by TheRealNGenius 5y ago
Just realized you linked to an article by Nick Bostrom, apparently the same guy who posits the Fable of the Dragon Tyrant. Seems in general to hold opinions in contradiction with mine.
- naasking 5y agoThe simulation argument is definitely true, in the sense that one of the outcomes Bostrom describes must be true. I don't think he takes a position on which outcome is true, so I'm not sure what there is to disagree with there. As for aging and life extension, I honestly don't understand how anyone could reasonably think we shouldn't stop or reverse aging.
- TheRealNGenius 5y agoThose are some bold claims that not even Bostrom makes. Irregardless, I would take one but for a fool for assertions without the backing of evidence: of which a hypothetical thought-experiment is not. I can certainly comprehend why one would wish to become an immortal being incapable of death. But I just want to be human. Sure you can live forever, but at what cost? A fear for sunlight, garlic, and crosses? For me, "Death is very likely the single best invention of Life."