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Is a life worth starting? Some personal views

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Mike Perry

For life—the life of any sentient creature—to be worth living, there must, as Robert Ettinger has often said, be a preponderance of satisfaction over dissatisfaction. If this overall slant toward good rather than bad is maintained, it seems reasonable that … Continue reading →

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Immortality and boredom

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Aschwin de Wolf

If immortality means a zero chance of death, it is doubtful whether mankind (or any lifeform) will ever achieve this. Nevertheless, advocates for extending the maximum human life span often face arguments that address the negative features of being immortal. … Continue reading →

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