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[sophiaserpentia]

Currently I am reading Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson.

Among other things, this book has me contemplating the ethics of longevity treatment. At this point, the prospect of a gene-based therapy to stave off the effects of aging appears to be more of a matter of when as opposed to if. The implications of this are far-ranging and deserve attention.

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[elnigma.livejournal.com]

I'd care if this kept me a HEALTHY alive for a hundred years - perhaps even fix a few things.

[sophiaserpentia.livejournal.com]

Generally I picture this as a genetic therapy that would arrest the aging process where it is at the point where you take it. But there would be no way to know what the long-term effects look like. OTOH while you wait to see, you aren't getting any younger. :)