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Re:The Maker of Gore-Tex Is Experimenting With an Artificial... by paulcole on Friday May 10, 2019 @09:50PM (#19883988)
Assuming that aging is “curable” and not some fanciful daydream to avoid thinking about dying.

But again, it’s just perspective I guess. I don’t care when some rich dude buys a basketball team. If this is how they want to spend their money then go nuts.

Re:The Maker of Gore-Tex Is Experimenting With an Artificial... by TomMarius on Saturday May 11, 2019 @04:01AM (#19885138)
Well aging is a physical process, why shouldn't it be theoretically reversible?
Re:The Maker of Gore-Tex Is Experimenting With an Artificial... by paulcole on Saturday May 11, 2019 @10:18AM (#19886289)
Shredding a piece of paper is a physical process and that’s a tough one to reverse without a lot of scotch tape and a lot of patience. And in the end it’s still not the same piece of paper you started with.
Re:The Maker of Gore-Tex Is Experimenting With an Artificial... by TomMarius on Saturday May 11, 2019 @11:36AM (#19886676)
I never said it is easy. Even you do not believe it's entirely impossible, right? Let's wait 100 years and see. I'm fairly positive I'll be still alive and so might you.
Re:The Maker of Gore-Tex Is Experimenting With an Artificial... by paulcole on Saturday May 11, 2019 @10:00PM (#19889639)
Yes, I believe it is entirely impossible. If I am somehow wrong and it is possible it’s only going to accelerate society’s descent into a true sci-if style dystopia.

I hope to god I am not alive in 100 years. The earth is going to be absolute shit by then.

Re:The Maker of Gore-Tex Is Experimenting With an Artificial... by TomMarius on Sunday May 12, 2019 @02:05AM (#19890438)
Hmm. Why do you think so? Wouldn't such stance among you and your peers actually perform as a self-fulfilling prophecy and why not do something about it?
Re:The Maker of Gore-Tex Is Experimenting With an Artificial... by paulcole on Sunday May 12, 2019 @02:40PM (#19893648)
There’s no need to do anything about anything. I mean just look at the world. It’s obvious that there’s no reversing global warming. We just like our modern lives too much to make any significant sacrifices. There are also too many people as it is so we’re just going to keep ratcheting that number up by helping people live longer with this miracle anti-aging treatment?

I have 0 interest in living longer than is “natural.” Honestly I don’t even want to live that long! I mean what’s the point, live longer to just barely keep getting by and keep working as long as possible?

Re:The Maker of Gore-Tex Is Experimenting With an Artificial... by TomMarius on Sunday May 12, 2019 @03:57PM (#19894149)
What is the point? How many people have you talked today? Everyone outside has an interesting story to share. The world is a fascinating place that should never cease to amaze you.

Honestly, IMHO your stance borders with depression, please get that checked.

For example, we could continue development of nuclear technology and solar arrays. Both of these technologies are guaranteed to be a success (the principle is proven) and offer solutions to most of our energy-related problems. We need to push harder! And I'm sure we can do it. Cultured meat and vertical farming is going to help solving our environmental crisis and will free significant space for new and old population.