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The Ethics of Life Extension

Posted by michael on from the head-in-a-jar dept.

buggieboy writes "The President's Council on Bioethics met this month to discuss Age-Retardation: Scientific Possibilities and moral challenges. The consensus was that "aging is a natural part of the life cycle, not a disease." Think Social Security was discussed?" Bruce Sterling's book Holy Fire is a good look at this issue if you find it interesting.

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  1. Re:LOL by fredrikj · · Score: 1, Troll

    Don't ever use the word "ethics" on slashdot unless ofcourse it is prefixed with "lack of".

    Geez. Not all stories are about Microsoft ;)

  2. Re:How long is long enough? by blahlemon · · Score: 0, Troll
    >>Perhaps that's her rationalization and/or what she tells you because, deep down, she might feel like a "burden" to unappreciative and impatient grandchildren.

    Considering you don't anything about my relationship with my grandmother I suggest you fuck off.

    Just my 2 cents.

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    It take more faith to believe in evolution than it takes to believe in God
  3. Re:HA! / Population idiocy by Lazyhound · · Score: 0, Troll

    Small problem.

    Tech-toys takes resources.

    Do you think there are enough resources on Earth to support a population of ten billion people living the American lifestyle?

    Yes? Really?

    How much damage do you think the extraction of those resources would cause? Hmm?