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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7847450.stm
Stem cell research is going ahead. There's promise that some paralyzed peeps will re-gain movement, and other organs can be fixed, etc. etc. increasing the life expectancy of humans some more.
I wonder if this is a bad thing?
Is there such a thing as "people living too long" and putting undue strain on the economic health of a nation?
I mean, obviously there is, if everybody lived until 1000 and retired at 65 or whatnot, the country would probably be in economic ruin. I would guess.
Hmm... must think more on this... Also must corner J, and get him to talk about this and other things.
Thoughts, anyone?
Stem cell research is going ahead. There's promise that some paralyzed peeps will re-gain movement, and other organs can be fixed, etc. etc. increasing the life expectancy of humans some more.
I wonder if this is a bad thing?
Is there such a thing as "people living too long" and putting undue strain on the economic health of a nation?
I mean, obviously there is, if everybody lived until 1000 and retired at 65 or whatnot, the country would probably be in economic ruin. I would guess.
Hmm... must think more on this... Also must corner J, and get him to talk about this and other things.
Thoughts, anyone?