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If they were immortal they'd soon find a way to move beyond this planet, then beyond this solar system. Once that is accomplished there is a whole universe to c
by hagbard_c 2y ago
If they were immortal they'd soon find a way to move beyond this planet, then beyond this solar system. Once that is accomplished there is a whole universe to colonise so I assume that is what would happen. It would be the only way really since the planet would otherwise quickly fill up and 'immortality' would end up a pipe dream due to endless conflict over land and sustenance.
- jvanderbot 2y agoAh yes, the "vampire spaceship" season of humanity.
- AlchemistCamp 2y agoThat's far from guaranteed. With an average fertility rate of 1, which is higher than that of many countries including where I live, even complete immortality would lead to an asymptotic population. Since some people will still inevitably die in accidents even if aging is solved, a fertility rate of 1 would be a declining population even with unlimited lifespans.
- wubrr 2y agoYou're assuming everyone gets the immortality and is de facto benevolent. If you actually look at how the super rich and powerful have acted historically - its much more likely that the few richest/most powerful people would just take control of the earth, reserve immortality for themselves, and keep everyone else as a mortal slave.