Should We Live Forever?

As Silicon Valley paves the way in longevity research and the singularity movement, many people are stepping back to ask whether it is ethical or even desired to live forever.

In a resource limited world, is longevity a privilege only for the rich and elite? In a resource unlimited world, how would eternal life affect an individual’s motivation and development? Would it be beneficial to retain knowledge, skills, and wisdom, but at the expense of limiting shifts in social opinion? Would eternal life actually give us freedom? How would it affect government and the economy?

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The Postmortal - "Imagine a near future where a cure for aging is discovered and - after much political and moral debate - made available to people worldwide. Immortality, however, comes with its own unique problems - including evil green people, government euthanasia programs, a disturbing new religious cult, and other horrors. Witty, eerie, and full of humanity, The Postmortal is an unforgettable thriller that envisions a pre-apocalyptic world so real that it is completely terrifying."