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If we were to immediately acquire immortality then society would need to evolve a structure that deliberately kills ideas and pushes itself past ideologic ruts,
by dcow 5y ago
If we were to immediately acquire immortality then society would need to evolve a structure that deliberately kills ideas and pushes itself past ideologic ruts, etc. Do you really want boomers running government and owning land for longer? Society would be down right miserable. Think about it in terms other than “yourself transcending all your peers” for a moment.
It may sound cool to you to live to see the day we colonize planets, but your entire comment reeks of narcissism and maybe regret. I’ll give you that there are perhaps a few scenarios where extended longevity would be convenient, like allowing a research group a little extra time to achieve a likely breakthrough, but beyond that I really can’t imagine society where everyone lives forever looking remotely like it does today. If the only problem you can imagine is overpopulation then you aren't really thinking critically at all. Why do Tolkien elves always fade away?
We’re supposed to invest our resources as a human race into raising the next generation to achieve the things we collectively dream of but couldn't in out generation. Sure if we can extend lifetimes gradually over time and reduce deterioration and suffering that’s one thing and I believe we’d adapt naturally. But arguing for immortality by default right now? That is perverse and not remotely biologically appropriate. You’ve got one shot on this earth to make a difference. Don’t squander it. Don’t steal from future generations. Listen to the wisdom of others around you. And learn to embrace your mortality, because you will die.
- hungryforcodes 5y agoThis a dumb argument. Steve Jobs was a boomer and created the reality we live in today. He definitely wasn't lacking for any innovation or ideas.
- dcow 5y agoI like the Apple Pencil.
- hungryforcodes 5y agoIt's pretty great -- I agree! :)
- kiba 5y agoWe’re supposed to invest our resources as a human race into raising the next generation to achieve the things we collectively dream of but couldn't in out generation. Sure if we can extend lifetimes gradually over time and reduce deterioration and suffering that’s one thing and I believe we’d adapt naturally. But arguing for immortality by default right now? That is perverse and not remotely biologically appropriate. You’ve got one shot on this earth to make a difference. Don’t squander it. Don’t steal from future generations. Listen to the wisdom of others around you. And learn to embrace your mortality, because you will die. If you're immortal, then you're stuck with whatever problems we have right now and forever. Honestly, it sounds better than leaving it to future generations, because we are the future generations.
- dcow 5y agoInteresting spin. I guess I wouldn't mind a society where everyone was accountable for the long term consequences of their actions, policy decisions, research, etc… however we achieve it. The problem lately is we don’t seem to want to hold people accountable almost because we consider a right to life and success to be overly precious. CEO ran a company into the ground, meh they were just doing their fiduciary duty. Politician demonstrably implemented a policy that increases crime, meh they were just a conduit for the will of their constituents. Perhaps these attitudes would be fixed by longer lifespans.