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Humanity 2.0: the rise of the superhuman

Babbage from The Economist (subscriber edition)

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The Science and Ethics of Aging and Enhancement

This chapter investigates the scientific study of aging and the potential for pharmacological interventions, contrasting animal models with human realities. It discusses the ethical implications of emerging technologies, such as gene editing and brain-computer interfaces, while emphasizing the risks of creating inequality through enhancement. The conversation highlights the importance of traditional health practices and the challenges posed by misinformation in the anti-aging supplement industry.

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