Time to change the front page news item?
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Yes - done.
I’m a little less harsh on the criticism, the series was largely accurate though superficial. Production values were high.
The biggest issue I have is that the series really exaggerates the immortality angle, which will trigger fear in many parts of society and which overshadows a potential more rational discussion of benefits as well as the possible unintended downsides and issues/problems that may result from life extension technologies.
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I agree with Morgan on this… the focus on “immortality” is unhelpful and misleading. We want to figure out a way to enable healthier, more livable and more dignified. Perhaps another 20 years or more on the existing lifespan. I think few people will disagree that this is a reasonable goal. And work early on, to put systems into place that will distribute these benefits to a broad spectrum of the populace (as many people as possible) to demonstrate clearly its not just for those with the last name Bezos, Bin Salman, Thiel, etc.
Source: https://x.com/DrMorganLevine/status/1457430893824548873?s=20
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