Running from Death #1.2: The Race for Indefinite Life

In the second part of the first two-part installment of the "Running from Death" broadcast series, Mr. Stolyarov continues to explore the dynamic between two forces -- innovation and command-and-control. The outcome of the race between these two human tendencies will determine whether we get indefinite life extension in our lifetimes.

In "Running from Death", Mr. Stolyarov addresses topics related to indefinite life extension while running on his elliptical trainer.

Resources:

"Eliminating Death" video series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNIbKgC3FT8&feature=PlayList&p=8C5FA12...
"Liberation by Internet: How Technology Destroys Tyranny": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3xGQ7q5jIk
"ACTA: The War on Progress, Freedom, and Human Civilization": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c2ixxcIW5M

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[eyhexs]

mind-machine interfaces in the way you suggest wont exist in the near future; not as cognitive enhacers as you portray, simply because it would need a reworking of the brain itself; it just isnt built for that;

still, you could cave some sort of direct input to your senses, and being able to control machines without resorting to the usual physical means; also, maybe chips that affect baser functions (for instance, an electrode in pleasure centers that motivates you on command) (ethical issues)

[GStolyarovII]

@AlphaL0gic It is true that many wealth inequities today are the products of political rent-seeking and outright violence. However, many of the *wealthiest* people today (think Bill Gates or Charles Koch) are wealthy by virtue of actually producing goods of value and peacefully trading them. The best way to ensure that all wealth is rightfully earned is to achieve a political/economic structure where it is extremely difficult to obtain special political favors at others' expense.

[GStolyarovII]

@AlphaL0gic First, you have my highest admiration -- and best wishes for proceeding against the problems of death and decay.

On the issue of some people having more wealth than others, it is a question of whether that wealth was earned by producing goods and services of value, or expropriated from others through coercive and fraudulent means. Earned wealth is justified and should not be redistributed. Stolen wealth -- legally or not -- should be returned to rightful owners.