There are two main approaches to overcoming the biological limits of human lifespan: 1. curing aging 2. mind uploading And while in the last few years I focused on the first approach, the second one is what attracted me to the life extension community in the first place. It just seemed such an elegant solution…… Continue reading The first step toward software-based life
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Who should fund science?
Does it even matter who funds science? It does if science is to remain a public good. Although noble and objective in theory, science is not created in a vacuum. Its birth is largely dependent on curious, hard-working and wealthy people. Now during history these roles became specialized. Whoever had the money didn’t necessarily had…… Continue reading Who should fund science?
Top 10 unconventional ways to leave this world
Have you ever thought what would happen to your physical body after death? It may be customary in your culture for cadavers to be buried or cremated, but there are countless other ways to leave this world. Why let your body decay when you can contribute to society’s health and well-being by playing a small…… Continue reading Top 10 unconventional ways to leave this world
Stiff The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
Love it or hate it – this is the mixed reaction after reading this book by Mary Roach. If you are just a little bit fascinated by what happens after death, but you want to find out the details wrapped into the scientific method, then this book will delight you. Entertaining and thought-provoking, this non-fiction…… Continue reading Stiff The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers