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I saw that. It was an interesting article. I agree that halting aging is not far-fetched. (Immortality, on the other hand, I consider impossible.) However, suc
by time_management 18y ago
I saw that. It was an interesting article. I agree that halting aging is not far-fetched. (Immortality, on the other hand, I consider impossible.)
However, success in slowing aging is going to come down to success at slowing the failure of the weakest or most fragile part.
- vaksel 18y agowell yeah immortality is not really viable, economically. Even if they had it, they wouldn't release it, if they did Earth would get overpopulated in 50-80 years leading to a crisis. Gas shortage and food shortage all over the place Need to get spaceships and space stations first before we can expand the earth population.
- time_management 18y agoI disagree. Keeping people alive longer without slowing aging would be economically costly, but a cure for aging would be a huge economic boon. Right now, it's a huge cost center for our economy, both in terms of medical expenses for those far down the road, and also the loss of experienced people. I think the economic benefits would offset the population pressure.
- helveticaman 18y agoWell, if we can't distribute food to everyone, why would we be able to distribute quasi-immortality that easily?
- HeyLaughingBoy 18y agoWho's "they?" If you had it, would you release it? There is no "they:" they is us!