sbrettt
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Imagine our society had the capability to make us immortal? Would you want this? Why or why not? I personally would because I think it would be astonishing to witness mankind's advancements in the far away future. I think it would be incredible to see us achieve type 1 status, and then type 2, lastly type 3, and everything in between. To able to think to think back to 1,000 years ago and remember how things were and contrast that with how things are "now" would be the greatest gift a person could receive in my opinion. So what do you all think?
Imagine our society had the capability to make us immortal?
It does
We call it "the Internet"
We could limit the terms they serve like we do with the president.I'd hate to even think of the unintended consequences eternal life would bring. Christ, we can't get rid of congressmen until they die now -- what if they never did? Jesus. That's frightening.
Seriously, our species will never enjoy ("enjoy") eternal life. If we conquer every disease on planet earth, we will still -- still!! dry up and blow away.
Imagine our society had the capability to make us immortal? Would you want this? Why or why not? I personally would because I think it would be astonishing to witness mankind's advancements in the far away future. I think it would be incredible to see us achieve type 1 status, and then type 2, lastly type 3, and everything in between. To able to think to think back to 1,000 years ago and remember how things were and contrast that with how things are "now" would be the greatest gift a person could receive in my opinion. So what do you all think?
Unless eternal life came with eternal youth, a clear mind, and vigorous health I wouldn't want it.
Who wants to hang around as a decrepit mass of ancient, immovable, rotting flesh imprisoning an active mind? Or worse, a deteriorated mind!
There is the possibility that we can reach 100 years of life by 2050 in the developed world, and out of those 100 years, have 70-80 pretty functional. So basically, be at 70 what you are now at 50.
But immortality... no, I wouldn't want it. I think it'd be great if we had the technology to make it work, but as to actually implementing it... it's not really correct. Death has been the companion of humanity for all it's existence. It is the only fair thing in the world and fear of death... or the prospect of death is what drives people forward. Accomplish smth in life now before you die... make meaningful and good decisions before you die.
Death is a blessing. And also because I'm a Christian, Christians shouldn't fear death.
There is the possibility that we can reach 100 years of life by 2050 in the developed world, and out of those 100 years, have 70-80 pretty functional. So basically, be at 70 what you are now at 50.
But immortality... no, I wouldn't want it. I think it'd be great if we had the technology to make it work, but as to actually implementing it... it's not really correct. Death has been the companion of humanity for all it's existence. It is the only fair thing in the world and fear of death... or the prospect of death is what drives people forward. Accomplish smth in life now before you die... make meaningful and good decisions before you die.
My Grandmother who was born in 1903 lived till 103
Morbidity is a very serious consideration
And I'm not morbid at all. I'm happy to be alive and I think it's great.I love my life and life in general. but I won't be afraid when I die because I'll get a chance to meet the people I lost in this life. There is no need to fear death unless you're a villain.
To be practical, without people dying the population would be constantly increasing in drastic manners, resulting in the emptying of resources and the end of mankind.
To be practical, without people dying the population would be constantly increasing in drastic manners, resulting in the emptying of resources and the end of mankind.
I don't believe humans will ever be "immortal" in the absolute sense of the term.
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