Exploring the Implications of Immortality and Genetic Advancements

The chapter delves into the societal and personal implications of potentially living significantly longer lives, discussing scenarios of immortality and the impact on attitudes towards life, politics, economics, and time perception. It also explores genetic advancements like CRISPR technology, the potential for editing genes, and the controversial cases of gene editing in humans, showcasing both the possibilities and ethical concerns surrounding advancements in biotechnology.

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