If Immortality was made Possible, Would You Support it?

Naoto · December 10, 2014, 06:25:42 PM

It'd be unsustainable if everyone lived forever.

Though that's depending on the form of immortality I guess. If we go through the singularity and all become machine people then that could work, and I'd probably support it. Would open up a whole new world of problems and dangers though.

Epsira · December 10, 2014, 06:35:40 PM

On sustainability, depending on when an immortality drug would be produced, is it possible to emerge in a situation with resources plentiful enough to shoulder the burden of immortals through developing technologies and policies?

Naoto · December 10, 2014, 06:39:29 PM

Quote from: Epsira on December 10, 2014, 06:35:40 PM

On sustainability, depending on when an immortality drug would be produced, is it possible to emerge in a situation with resources plentiful enough to shoulder the burden of immortals through developing technologies and policies?

Not if people keep reproducing. I wouldn't halt human evolution for a chance at immortality.

Spoiler

Ok I totally would for myself, but not these other retarded mouth breathers on the planet.

Verbatim · December 10, 2014, 06:59:35 PM

Quote from: challengerX on December 10, 2014, 06:17:03 PM

wut

He's saying $100,000 is excessive.

Deleted · December 10, 2014, 10:01:54 PM

Yall can keep it for yourselves. I wouldn't want to live forever

Mega Sceptile · December 10, 2014, 10:13:34 PM

Patent, Mass produce slightly less potent pills that would only slow ageing to a point, enforce a full population control system, and sell prolonged ageing pills for both profit and for immortality... sell full immortality in exchange for all assets and money that that person owns as a trade off. you have to commit to the choice if you wish for infinite life and infinite experiences. you also gain an "immortal status" on your records that allows full, and free travel universally, along with 3-4 star accommodations, but you cannot get a job or own any property while you are of this status

Ushan · December 10, 2014, 10:22:24 PM

Are there any side effects besides biological immortality?

Epsira · December 10, 2014, 10:29:53 PM

Quote from: Ushan on December 10, 2014, 10:22:24 PM

Are there any side effects besides biological immortality?

Immortality in this sense achieves the halt of aging, not regeneration, not reversing of aging. Let's assume at the age you are currently or five years from now.

Epsira · December 10, 2014, 10:33:22 PM

Quote from: Mega Sceptile on December 10, 2014, 10:13:34 PM

Patent, Mass produce slightly less potent pills that would only slow ageing to a point, enforce a full population control system, and sell prolonged ageing pills for both profit and for immortality... sell full immortality in exchange for all assets and money that that person owns as a trade off. you have to commit to the choice if you wish for infinite life and infinite experiences. you also gain an "immortal status" on your records that allows full, and free travel universally, along with 3-4 star accommodations, but you cannot get a job or own any property while you are of this status

One of the strangest things about this post is that if I ever achieved immortality, I'd leave society and essentially abide by all of these regulations, even though I don't necessarily agree with their enforcement. What would the penalty be for violations?

Camnator · December 10, 2014, 10:41:52 PM

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Korra · December 10, 2014, 10:43:45 PM

If it came with the full of package of:

- Immortality
- Invincibility
- Cool Armor and stuff

Then I would support our ascendance into godhood.

DAS B00T x2 · December 10, 2014, 10:45:46 PM

Quote from: Mega Sceptile on December 10, 2014, 10:13:34 PM

Patent, Mass produce slightly less potent pills that would only slow ageing to a point, enforce a full population control system, and sell prolonged ageing pills for both profit and for immortality... sell full immortality in exchange for all assets and money that that person owns as a trade off. you have to commit to the choice if you wish for infinite life and infinite experiences. you also gain an "immortal status" on your records that allows full, and free travel universally, along with 3-4 star accommodations, but you cannot get a job or own any property while you are of this status

This would make for a cool novel.

Epsira · December 10, 2014, 10:47:23 PM

Quote from: Poop on December 10, 2014, 10:41:52 PM

Living for eternity is definitely possible, but you would still be mortal.

That's true. I don't know enough about research in regeneration to make estimates in comparison to gerontology research, but my mind has gerontology research coming first, then pursuing age reversal and regeneration later. If I can get around to living a long time (if not forever) I can work from there.

Forgewolf · December 11, 2014, 12:21:58 AM

Living young and forever, I could do. I just need to acquire large amounts of money first. I'd sell my immortality stuff to the richest people on the planet and live among them as another wealthy person. I would use large amounts to then educate myself further and enjoy life forever.

BrenMan 94 · December 11, 2014, 02:21:09 AM

Is give it to myself and a woman that would face-sit me every night for eternity.

Mega Sceptile · December 11, 2014, 10:05:12 AM

Quote from: Epsira on December 10, 2014, 10:33:22 PM

Quote from: Mega Sceptile on December 10, 2014, 10:13:34 PM
Patent, Mass produce slightly less potent pills that would only slow ageing to a point, enforce a full population control system, and sell prolonged ageing pills for both profit and for immortality... sell full immortality in exchange for all assets and money that that person owns as a trade off. you have to commit to the choice if you wish for infinite life and infinite experiences. you also gain an "immortal status" on your records that allows full, and free travel universally, along with 3-4 star accommodations, but you cannot get a job or own any property while you are of this status
One of the strangest things about this post is that if I ever achieved immortality, I'd leave society and essentially abide by all of these regulations, even though I don't necessarily agree with their enforcement. What would the penalty be for violations?

you would be forced to take some form of pill that cancels the immortality out, and these would be international laws abided by every man and woman in the servicing industries.