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Published: March 31, 2024, 5 p.m.

Stephen Cave unpacks the ethical and practical problems of living forever. He highlights ongoing research in anti-aging and the potential societal and ecological catastrophes that could follow if humans were to achieve immortality.

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Stephen weighs the individual\u2019s desire for immortality against social implications, and the potential exacerbation of social injustices. The discussion also addresses technological possibilities like consciousness uploading and the philosophical implications of personal identity, memory, and morality.

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The conversation navigates the complexities of life extension technologies, questioning the nature of what it means to live a meaningful life.

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00:00 Welcome to the Immortality Debate

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00:27 Exploring the Possibility of Living Forever

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01:57 The Ethical Dilemmas of Immortality

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05:03 Addressing Overpopulation and Societal Collapse

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07:26 The Underpopulation Counterargument

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09:09 The Philosophical and Practical Aspects of Life Extension

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11:23 Space Colonization: A Feasible Solution?

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13:01 The Ethical Quandary of Life Extension Pills

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19:04 Addressing Social Justice in the Context of Immortality

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24:30 The Boredom Argument Against Immortality

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28:08 Exploring the Infinite Possibilities of AI and Immortality

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28:26 The Philosophical Dilemma of Immortality and Ennui

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30:26 Considering the Ethics and Legality of Suicide

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31:12 The Rationality of Suicide in an Immortal Life

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32:44 The Sorites Paradox and Life Extension

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34:02 The Practical Challenges of Life Extension Policies

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34:58 Dystopian Scenarios in Immortality and Central Planning

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37:27 The Concept of Personal Identity and Immortality

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40:38 Consciousness Uploading: A Dystopian Idea?

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45:23 Personal Identity, Memory, and Augmentation

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49:01 The Philosophical Exploration of Ennui and Meaninglessness

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53:00 Immortality in Mythology and the Quest for Novel Experiences

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54:58 Reimagining Immortality and Embracing Finitude

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