The Responsibility of Immortality

The Responsibility of Immortality

8/19/2018

link

https://www.wired.com/story/the-responsibility-of-immortality/

summary

This article delves into the ethical implications and responsibilities associated with the potential for immortality through technological advancements. It explores the concept of living forever in a digital form and the challenges it poses in terms of identity, memory, and societal impacts. The article raises questions about the consequences of achieving immortality and the potential for inequality and loss of purpose. It also discusses the role of technology companies and the need for ethical guidelines in navigating the implications of eternal life. Ultimately, it prompts readers to consider the moral and philosophical aspects of pursuing immortality and the responsibility that comes with it.

tags

medical advancements ꞏ bioethics ꞏ ethics ꞏ post-humanism ꞏ mortality ꞏ technological advancements ꞏ ethical implications ꞏ consciousness transfer ꞏ brain-computer interfaces ꞏ scientific progress ꞏ biotechnology ꞏ identity ꞏ futurism ꞏ longevity ꞏ future of humanity ꞏ mind uploading ꞏ immortality quest ꞏ ethical dilemmas ꞏ moral responsibility ꞏ philosophy ꞏ existential risks ꞏ digital immortality ꞏ technological singularity ꞏ artificial intelligence ꞏ transhumanism ꞏ science fiction ꞏ human nature ꞏ life extension ꞏ consciousness ꞏ genetic engineering ꞏ immortality ꞏ human augmentation ꞏ human enhancement