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> You probably shouldn't, then, waste time with unusual and extravagant prevention measures like their example. I also disagree with this. That kind of thinkin
by abletonlive 3y ago
> You probably shouldn't, then, waste time with unusual and extravagant prevention measures like their example.
I also disagree with this. That kind of thinking leads to less progress in figuring out if/how we can prolong life. Perhaps your kind of thinking is why people like Bryan Johnson get ridiculed for trying.
Trying things and failing/succeeding is how we figure things out.
- glimshe 3y agoThe kind of thinking that leads to more progress would have to involve a scientific approach to understanding cost/benefit of death prevention measures, not random activities such as "let me cut 1cm away from the stem because I won't get cancer". Is this even true? Is 1cm the right gap? How many people get hurt by this extra measure? Are we overlooking other death prevention measures while focusing on this (which could be seen with a control group)? Reminds me parents obsessing about micro toddler safety while overlooking the swimming pool in the backyard. Anecdotal death prevention measures will likely lead to shorter, not longer lifespans.