Immortality is just another 20 years aways. Immortality discussion.

[Dogenzaka]

Death is great.

The last thing we need is a selfish desire among all humans to live forever, and for that desire to be granted.

We'd run out of room, and there would be no change in the world.

[Atrez]

Actually, I think that with the Ops quote of how humans will get immortality we won't need to worry about overpopulating the world. Rather, what we'd really do is overpopulate to the point where we'd kill and destroy all of earth's natural resources. By that we'd need to find a new planet to live on, which means space technology would have to b accelerating a quite a rate to meet the demand.

We would be eradicating the human race without anyone actually dieing. Which would be great for anyone who doesn't want to give up life yet or somthing, but bad in the sense of religion. It could really cause religious riots and outbreaks if someone actually tries to go through with this.

[Lifes.Lover]

You know, I was reading along and I was thinking, okay, sounds far-fetched but not all too bad... till we got to the end about becoming human cyborgs and virtual sex.

I'm not too happy about the idea of immortality to begin with. I don't want to write a book within minutes, and I don't want to live forever, especially if my family lives along with me (I have to deal with them enough for the next 80 years, why would I want to do it for eternity?).

I think scientists just need to get through to the fact that just because something is possible, doesn't mean that it should be done.

There's a point at which unnecessary improvements simply need to be said no to. Who would want to live forever? I can see that as being incredibly boring, especially if we eventually get to the point where we live our lives inside our heads.

[mad cunt]

Originally Posted by Dogenzaka

We'd run out of room, and there would be no change in the world.

Humans flourish in times of desperation. I think much would change.

[Aqua.]

gr. i want to live, to see the future. like flying cars and shit. but, to live forever? >~> they better let suicide or self destruction an option if they do this, >~>

[Square Ninja]

Originally Posted by ∞

Also depends on how you look at the immortality the person has.

Is it immortality from age, sickness, and/or injury? If it was anything but the last one, they could just be killed off when they show imminent signs of becoming dangerous.

that shit doesn't even work in the present where people are quite mortal

[besmear]

Originally Posted by Masamune

Suicide Bombers.............................

Originally Posted by besmear

Anyway, on subject, everyone fears death to some extent and if you don't you're insane or you're religious

Nice try .

[XjXsOlJa]

Just because you can replace organs doesnt change the fact that there are WEAPONS OF ALL KINDS.
And plus, if there was immortality, then the world would be overpopulated and then we would eventually run out of resources right?

[Piercing Light]

I think that there are certain scenarios where immortality could come in handy, such as space travel.

[revarai20]

I don't think it'd be a good because what's the point of living but not dying? I think if you die, there's a signifigance. I think if you live for a long time, that signifigance is lost. When I say signifigance, I mean in a milestone.

Most of the time I still question what are the benefits of immortality. I mean I can see the cons such as being tired of living for a longtime without closure to life although can somebody enlighten me if they know the benefits of immortality aside from seeing what the future becomes or its great?

[Eraser Rain]

Originally Posted by XjXsOlJa

And plus, if there was immortality, then the world would be overpopulated and then we would eventually run out of resources right?

That's where superhuman abilities and mentalities could save us if immortality became real. New concepts and dreams would come to light, such as new ways to create more resources. More durable bodies mean that the resources would not be as vital as they are now.

New technology + New places to grow resources + More durable bodies = Progress

Though that's just a possible scenario, there's still the chance of us fucking ourselves. :/


As for the concept, I find it sort of far-fetched...Yeah, I can see technology reaching that point, but not in 20 years, or at least it might not be the best idea by then. Just imagine the economy and medical field being thrown into utter chaos...

[XIII Nobodies]

As cool as it all sounds, it seems like people would eventually become more stoic through such means. This is the type of stuff that people would use when they stop caring for their bodies, but don't want to suffer the consequences. We're meant to die at some point in our lives. The only reason I would get nanobots in my body would be to simply increase my lifespan for several more years because I want to see what comes to pass on this planet.

[WilliamTheWise]

Nothing is meant to go on forever, we humans are no different.