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Published: April 7, 2024, 5 p.m.

John Martin Fischer argues that life\nconstantly offers new experiences and perspectives that prevent it from\nbecoming monotonous.

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He delves into the idea of living a\nsignificantly extended life without aging and the implications it has on\npersonal identity and society at large. Fischer distinguishes between true\nimmortality and radical life extension, favoring the latter for its exit\nstrategy options.

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The conversation covers the value of life\nexperiences, the philosophical questions around personal identity over time,\nand the ethical considerations of immortal life.

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00:00 Introduction to Immortality with John\nMartin Fischer

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00:16 The Library Analogy: Exploring the\nConcept of Living Forever

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01:26 Challenging the Library Analogy: A\nNew Perspective on Immortality

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03:49 Addressing the Potential Fatigue of\nImmortality

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06:52 The Elixir of Eternal Life: A Thought\nExperiment

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09:03 The Philosophical Debate on the Ideal\nAge for Immortality

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38:42 The Social and Ethical Implications\nof Immortality

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48:34 Personal Choice vs. Societal Impact:\nThe Immortality Dilemma

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