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Daykay Send message Joined: 18 Dec 00 Posts: 647 Credit: 739,559 RAC: 0 |
I have combined two relatively new technologies, in quite early stages of development, to quite probably allow people to live forever. The process would be a long and reasonably expensive one, would be legal (or at least not illegal) in most countries, and wouldn't involve enormous physical risk to the person undergoing the process. However, the technologies are unproven, though probably within 10 to 20 years of being so. Also the process would raise some ethical questions and pose questions regarding the existence of the soul. It is my belief that if correctly developed such a process would be commercially viable, and potentially highly profitable. After all, who wouldn't want to live forever? Kolch - Crunching for the BOINC@Australia team since July 2004. Search for your own intelligence... |
Knightmare Send message Joined: 16 Aug 04 Posts: 7472 Credit: 94,252 RAC: 0 |
After all, who wouldn't want to live forever? That would put me out of a job. Air Cold, the blade stops; from silent stone, Death is preordained Calm Chaos Forums : Everyone Welcome |
Misfit Send message Joined: 21 Jun 01 Posts: 21804 Credit: 2,815,091 RAC: 0 |
After all, who wouldn't want to live forever? An eternity of flashchat? Nooooooo. me@rescam.org |
Jeffrey Send message Joined: 21 Nov 03 Posts: 4793 Credit: 26,029 RAC: 0 |
There is a much easier way... ;) It may not be 1984 but George Orwell sure did see the future . . . |
Knightmare Send message Joined: 16 Aug 04 Posts: 7472 Credit: 94,252 RAC: 0 |
After all, who wouldn't want to live forever? You would love it as long as D.C. and Snowy were there....lol Air Cold, the blade stops; from silent stone, Death is preordained Calm Chaos Forums : Everyone Welcome |
Taurus Send message Joined: 3 Sep 07 Posts: 324 Credit: 114,815 RAC: 0 |
I have combined two relatively new technologies, in quite early stages of development, to quite probably allow people to live forever. Test it on yourself and let us know how it goes.... ;) |
Knightmare Send message Joined: 16 Aug 04 Posts: 7472 Credit: 94,252 RAC: 0 |
I have combined two relatively new technologies, in quite early stages of development, to quite probably allow people to live forever. But if he lives forever....how long would it take for it to be considered successful??? Air Cold, the blade stops; from silent stone, Death is preordained Calm Chaos Forums : Everyone Welcome |
Daykay Send message Joined: 18 Dec 00 Posts: 647 Credit: 739,559 RAC: 0 |
I have combined two relatively new technologies, in quite early stages of development, to quite probably allow people to live forever. I would. The problem with that is that the tech would have to be properly developed. Which requires a fairly substantial amount of money. And over a reasonably extended timeframe. However I am quite certain that the relevant methods will be explored independantly in the coming decade. As for combining the two with the expectation of achieving eternal life, I'm not so sure that will happen immediately. Kolch - Crunching for the BOINC@Australia team since July 2004. Search for your own intelligence... |
Daykay Send message Joined: 18 Dec 00 Posts: 647 Credit: 739,559 RAC: 0 |
You would be able to determine the successfulness of the process within a fairly short period after it was completed. Kolch - Crunching for the BOINC@Australia team since July 2004. Search for your own intelligence... |
Taurus Send message Joined: 3 Sep 07 Posts: 324 Credit: 114,815 RAC: 0 |
sooo.... In other words, you haven't *really* developed anything; we'll just have to take your word that it would "quite probably allow people to live forever" while we scratch our heads at why you're not receiving the kind of attention and funding that other life-extension research projects are. ...unless of course you're really Aubrey de Grey or some other prominent, funded, and published gerontological researcher who also happens to be a SETI@Home user too. If not, then you must be aware of something these researchers aren't, then why aren't your findings being published in a peer-reviewed journal? BTW: Did you know that I've developed a technology which quite possibly could allow for interstellar travel at faster than light speeds? Yeah, it would totally work, but it would take 10-20 years to make and I don't have the funds. I've decided not to actively seek publication in any peer-reviewed scientific journals, instead I am officially announcing it right here on the SETI@Home forum to the three or four registered home users who will read this thread. You'll just have to take my word for it. |
Daykay Send message Joined: 18 Dec 00 Posts: 647 Credit: 739,559 RAC: 0 |
Well one must say that human cloning is only "probably possible" since as yet it has not been done. Or at least only up to a certain point. Knowing that something can be done and doing it are two different things. The difference between ability and demonstrated ability. I know that this process is theoretically sound. Further, the technologies to do it are being developed independently of one another. The development of these technologies would not inevitably lead to the undertaking of the process which would prolong life indefinitely. BTW thinking along gerontological lines is thinking within the box. Kolch - Crunching for the BOINC@Australia team since July 2004. Search for your own intelligence... |
Clyde C. Phillips, III Send message Joined: 2 Aug 00 Posts: 1851 Credit: 5,955,047 RAC: 0 |
Somebody will have to start working with telomeres, telomerase, etc. I believe that is one limiter of lifespan. |
Daykay Send message Joined: 18 Dec 00 Posts: 647 Credit: 739,559 RAC: 0 |
Lol why struggle to prolong the life of the body you have if you can have an all new one? Kolch - Crunching for the BOINC@Australia team since July 2004. Search for your own intelligence... |
William Rothamel Send message Joined: 25 Oct 06 Posts: 3756 Credit: 1,999,735 RAC: 4 |
Do you think that your Society would let you live forever or even 200 years?? Would Religion need to change --how ? Interesting question |
Jeffrey Send message Joined: 21 Nov 03 Posts: 4793 Credit: 26,029 RAC: 0 |
Would Religion need to change --how ? Aside from the moral and ethical teachings, religion is all about attaining eternal life in a better place... If you could offer me THAT, THEN I might consider abandoning my faith... Otherwise, not a chance... ;) It may not be 1984 but George Orwell sure did see the future . . . |
Echo Send message Joined: 27 Oct 07 Posts: 5 Credit: 17,248 RAC: 0 |
Not sure if I'd opt for eternal physical life. I'm exhausted already and I'm only 49. But if I could look good and feel good and get another 100 years or two, I'd be game. "For my part, I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of stars makes me dream." Vincent van Gogh. |
Dr. Moreau Send message Joined: 26 Apr 07 Posts: 2 Credit: 565 RAC: 0 |
Not sure if I'd opt for eternal physical life. I'm exhausted already and I'm only 49. But if I could look good and feel good and get another 100 years or two, I'd be game. That's a good point - some people might get tired of living forever. I myself, however, would be only too happy to be granted eternal life. |
William Rothamel Send message Joined: 25 Oct 06 Posts: 3756 Credit: 1,999,735 RAC: 4 |
Not sure if I'd opt for eternal physical life. I'm exhausted already and I'm only 49. But if I could look good and feel good and get another 100 years or two, I'd be game. You would have ups and downs; some downs would be unbearable--at these low points you may wish to exit --even without a promise of an afterlife. |
MrGray Send message Joined: 17 Aug 05 Posts: 3170 Credit: 60,411 RAC: 0 |
They're already working hard on this problem and have made incredible advancements, They've found what attacks cells and how to block these attackers. It's been a while since I read about it but they have been using it on worms, increasing their life spans by 100%. Here's another smart dude working on it: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4950227827041542667 74 minute video "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss |
Jeffrey Send message Joined: 21 Nov 03 Posts: 4793 Credit: 26,029 RAC: 0 |
You would have ups and downs; some downs would be unbearable Odd, my 'father' never seemed to have any 'downs', and I have yet to experience any 'ups'... ;) (I guess money does buy happiness... but at what cost?) It may not be 1984 but George Orwell sure did see the future . . . |
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