Well any practical thought about extending lifetimes means rich people can live for ever and poor people can’t. If it’s free, good luck figuring out who gets food.
Second of all, superman would not have an enjoyable life. He’s alone, immortal, and can only turn to himself for ethical guidance. This is a central theme of his character.
I want to live a limited life because humans are sad confused little things individually; only generationally do we really make progress as a community. I would like to fully enjoy my life, but why would a longer one mean a better one? Seems like a trick of the mind, and one we will use to endlessly exploit each other.
> Quantity of life doesn't interest me as much as quality of life.
I really do wish hedonism and epicureanism got more respect—after all, the greatest joys in life are often communion—sharing food, experiences, stories. Only very shallow interpretations focus on physical pleasures.
Second of all, superman would not have an enjoyable life. He’s alone, immortal, and can only turn to himself for ethical guidance. This is a central theme of his character.
I want to live a limited life because humans are sad confused little things individually; only generationally do we really make progress as a community. I would like to fully enjoy my life, but why would a longer one mean a better one? Seems like a trick of the mind, and one we will use to endlessly exploit each other.