All articles tagged with #life extension
The article explores the scientific, cultural, and technological pursuits to extend human lifespan, discussing natural limits, the role of social connections, advances in biomedical research, and the ambitious efforts of tech billionaires aiming for immortality, while highlighting ethical and societal implications.
Ninety-year-old physicist John G. Cramer is participating in a pioneering project to extend human lifespan beyond 122 years using mitochondrial transplantation, a promising and potentially safe method to reverse aging and treat various diseases, with the goal of achieving good health in extended years.
Billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Peter Thiel are investing in life-extending biotechnology, raising concerns about societal inequality. Phil Cleary, CEO of SmartWater Group, warns that such advancements could create a world of 'posh zombies,' where only the wealthy can afford to prolong their lives. He argues that resources should instead focus on addressing global issues like child mortality due to hunger. Critics fear that prioritizing life-extension for the rich could exacerbate social divides and neglect humanitarian needs.
The article discusses the possibility of achieving immortality through scientific advancements in longevity and life extension. It explores the ongoing research and technological developments aimed at understanding and potentially reversing the aging process, raising questions about the ethical and societal implications of significantly extending human lifespan.
The decline of progressive optimism has led to a shift towards progressive nihilism, where disruption becomes an end in itself. This retreat from the belief that no life can ever be complete is evident in the jubilation among self-declared progressives in response to acts of mass slaughter, such as Hamas's attack on Israel. The vanishing of a utopian horizon has left only a politics of subversion, where disruption is celebrated rather than reaching for something beyond itself.
Elon Musk's recent statement that "may you live forever" is the worst possible curse once you understand deep time has sparked a debate within the longevity community. Musk has expressed his skepticism towards living forever, citing concerns about ossification of society and lack of new ideas. While some argue that living forever would be a curse, others advocate for the autonomy to choose when, how, and if they want to make use of life extension technologies. The conversation around longevity and life extension raises questions about ethics, meaning, and autonomy, and it is important to engage in thoughtful discussions to ensure a future where individuals have the opportunity to live fulfilling and self-determined lives for as long as they desire.
Feeling hungry can slow ageing, according to a new study published in the journal Science. The study found that hunger alone can increase life span in fruit flies. Hunger induced in flies either by depriving them of amino acid molecules or by stimulating brain areas linked to motivation to feed extended their life span. The perception of not having enough food is sufficient to cause the benefits of life extension.