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We Should Want Immortality | John Martin Fischer

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John Martin Fischer argues that life constantly offers new experiences and perspectives that prevent it from becoming monotonous.

He delves into the idea of living a significantly extended life without aging and the implications it has on personal identity and society at large. Fischer distinguishes between true immortality and radical life extension, favoring the latter for its exit strategy options.

The conversation covers the value of life experiences, the philosophical questions around personal identity over time, and the ethical considerations of immortal life.

00:00 Introduction to Immortality with John Martin Fischer

00:16 The Library Analogy: Exploring the Concept of Living Forever

01:26 Challenging the Library Analogy: A New Perspective on Immortality

03:49 Addressing the Potential Fatigue of Immortality

06:52 The Elixir of Eternal Life: A Thought Experiment

09:03 The Philosophical Debate on the Ideal Age for Immortality

38:42 The Social and Ethical Implications of Immortality

48:34 Personal Choice vs. Societal Impact: The Immortality Dilemma

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John Martin Fischer argues that life constantly offers new experiences and perspectives that prevent it from becoming monotonous.

He delves into the idea of living a significantly extended life without aging and the implications it has on personal identity and society at large. Fischer distinguishes between true immortality and radical life extension, favoring the latter for its exit strategy options.

The conversation covers the value of life experiences, the philosophical questions around personal identity over time, and the ethical considerations of immortal life.

00:00 Introduction to Immortality with John Martin Fischer

00:16 The Library Analogy: Exploring the Concept of Living Forever

01:26 Challenging the Library Analogy: A New Perspective on Immortality

03:49 Addressing the Potential Fatigue of Immortality

06:52 The Elixir of Eternal Life: A Thought Experiment

09:03 The Philosophical Debate on the Ideal Age for Immortality

38:42 The Social and Ethical Implications of Immortality

48:34 Personal Choice vs. Societal Impact: The Immortality Dilemma

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