December, 2007

Precautionary Principle, Red in Tooth and Claw

by Aubrey de Grey

December 20th, 2007

Callahan complains that he has not seen specific descriptions from pro-longevists of how the world would address various of the more
obvious challenges that the elimination of aging might bring. He must not have read Bailey’s contribution in this series, nor the many essays I have written on the subject, because those pieces are replete with [...]

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The Mary Shelleys of Fearmongering

by Ronald Bailey

December 20th, 2007

Daniel Callahan thinks prolongevists are frustrating! Then he accuses  pro-technology proponents of  “scientism.” And finally he pulls out the argument of the desperate and compares his opponents to Hitler and Stalin! At that point one wants to quote the great philosopher (and comedian extraordinaire) Steve Martin: “Puh-leese!” Since I am traveling and without internet connection [...]

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