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dw2 (53)in #rejuvenation • 8 years ago
RE: The Abolition of Aging?
Instead, I would say that evolution depends on variation followed by selection. Historically, that selection has taken place by differential avoidance (for a while) of death. But…
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dw2 (53)in #rejuvenation • 8 years ago
RE: The Abolition of Aging?
Agreed, it is people's philosophical and psychological hangups that lead to opposition to anti-aging. This is the subject of Chapter 10 of my book, "Adverse psychology." See the…
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dw2 (53)in #rejuvenation • 8 years ago
RE: The Abolition of Aging?
Hi Sarah - Yes, people will still become chronologically older. But what can be slowed and then reversed is the deterioration in our bodies that normally accompanies…
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dw2 (53)in #rejuvenation • 8 years ago
RE: The Abolition of Aging?
The first things worth seeing are the changes in lifespans of numerous animals - including fruit flies and mice - induced by changes in genetics and/or environment. The next…
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dw2 (53)in #rejuvenation • 8 years ago
RE: The Abolition of Aging?
Hi knircky - Thanks for the feedback. I don't see where the argument comes from that "We are also going to have to kill some people". Are you thinking of a possible population…
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dw2 (53)in #rejuvenation • 8 years ago
RE: The Abolition of Aging?
I'm a fan of collaborative intelligence. Think of Newton explaining that his insights arose from being able to stand on the shoulders of the giants who came before him. Think…
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dw2 (53)in #rejuvenation • 8 years ago
RE: The Abolition of Aging?
I'm inspired to hear of the dedication of your brother to this cause. The good news is that more and more of the science of longevity is becoming publicly accessible, via…
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dw2 (53)in #rejuvenation • 8 years ago
RE: The Abolition of Aging?
Hi cristi - Yes, there are sections in my book addressing the significant contributions being made in positive anti-aging by Venter and Diamandis of HLI, Aubrey de Grey and SENS…
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dw2 (53)in #rejuvenation • 8 years ago
RE: The Abolition of Aging?
Yes, Nick Bostrom's fable is something that has a big impact. I refer to it in the final chapter of my book, as an admirable example of the positive power of online advocacy.…
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