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by chime 3853 days ago
I liked the overall thesis but disagree with the example:

> Getting Leonium is a great benefit for mankind, period.

I don't think it is good for humans to live longer. Sure, I'd love it if 80yr olds were as healthy as 50-60yr olds. But I don't want 150yr olds hanging around in any capacity, especially not the ones who own and control 95% of the wealth of the world.

"Science advances one funeral at a time." - Max Planck.

I don't want 2100 to be run by people who believe things discredited or refuted in 1950.

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There must be ways to deal with people you don't like, without killing them.