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Margaret Heffernan on Uncharted
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The Virtues of Not Living Forever
This chapter discusses the idea of not living forever and explores the concept of 'methusillarity' coined in Silicon Valley, which refers to the desire for immortality. It argues that striving for eternal life is fatuous and emphasizes the value of living a finite life and leaving behind meaningful memories and experiences.
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