Old Rocks
Diamond Member
I don't see living a lie as quality control. Silly me.
I think you're misunderstanding me. I'm no more arguing in favor of the promises and reassurances of religious authorities or sacred texts than I am the wishful thinking of those who foresee technology gradually taking away those things that make us human. The empty quest for immortality from both camps tends to have the unpleasant effect of crowding out the more important quest for a life well-lived and well-ended.
I would have to disagree with you here. At 67, I realize just how little I know. If one had a indefinate lifespan, one in which you did not die of old age, but of some accident, then the amount of knowledge, and ability to put that knowledge together in a new way, would be vastly increased.
As far as immortality is concerned, ain't gonna happen. The universe will eventually terminate each and every one of us in some manner.
Disruptions caused by a large portion of the population gaining a much longer life span would be very great. Interesting ideas for Sci-Fi stories there.