Silicon Valley Would Rather Cure Death Than Make Life Worth Living

Silicon Valley Would Rather Cure Death Than Make Life Worth Living

5/3/2017

link

https://www.wired.com/2017/03/silicon-valley-rather-cure-death-make-life-worth-living/

summary

In this article, the author discusses the prevalent mindset in Silicon Valley where the focus is more on extending life rather than finding a cure for death. It explores the influence of technology and the belief that death is a problem that can be solved through scientific advancements. The article also explores the concept of longevity and questions whether simply living longer is enough to make life worth living. It raises philosophical questions about the purpose and quality of life and suggests that while extending life may be a noble goal, it is equally important to focus on improving the overall human experience.

tags

silicon valley ꞏ life extension ꞏ aging ꞏ longevity ꞏ death ꞏ biotechnology ꞏ medical research ꞏ transhumanism ꞏ life enhancement ꞏ human longevity ꞏ immortality ꞏ technology ꞏ health ꞏ ethics ꞏ future ꞏ human enhancement ꞏ biomedical engineering ꞏ futurism ꞏ science ꞏ technological innovation ꞏ cognitive enhancement ꞏ biohacking ꞏ life extension technologies ꞏ biomedical ethics ꞏ existentialism ꞏ quality of life ꞏ healthspan ꞏ lifespan ꞏ artificial intelligence ꞏ genetic engineering ꞏ philosophy ꞏ consciousness ꞏ philosophy of life ꞏ bioethics ꞏ human lifespan ꞏ ethics of life extension ꞏ human enhancement technologies ꞏ societal impact ꞏ life extension research ꞏ ethical dilemmas ꞏ longevity research ꞏ medical advancements ꞏ aging process ꞏ scientific breakthroughs ꞏ mortality