What are the ethical implications of immortality technology
Immortality is now a secular concept. Philosophers, scientists, and Silicon Valley’s elite are now investing both intellectually and financially in the pursuit of immortality. As they wait for science’s advancement, hundreds of people have chosen to be \”cryopreserved\” rather than simply die. What are the ethical implications if we view death as a serious problem?
We don’t have the technology to achieve immortality yet, and it is not clear if we will ever. Two hypothetical options have attracted most attention and interest: rejuvenation and mind-uploading.
Rejuvenation promises to reverse ageing damage at the cellular levels. Aubrey de Grey, a gerontologist, argues that ageing is a disease we can avoid by replacing or repairing our cells at regular intervals. This could mean you visit a clinic every few years. The doctors would remove cancerous, infected or unhealthy cells and also stimulate healthy ones to regenerate faster. They would also remove waste products and induce healthy cells to regenerate. The deep makeover will ‘turn the clock back’ and leave you feeling younger than your age. However, you would still be as susceptible to acute trauma, such as injury or poisoning whether accidental or otherwise, as before.
Source:
https://aeon.co/ideas/what-are-the-ethical-consequences-of-immortality-technology
