How the Ultra-Rich Are Pursuing Immortality Through Science and Technology
By
moichael
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Summary
The article explores how wealthy and powerful individuals — from historical emperors to modern Silicon Valley billionaires — are increasingly obsessed with extending human lifespan and achieving immortality. It draws parallels between ancient rulers who sought eternal life and today's tech moguls investing heavily in anti-aging research, biotechnology, and life extension technologies. The piece examines the ethical implications and societal consequences of a future where the ultra-rich could potentially live far longer than the general population.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledOne day, two emperors — the emperor of China and the emperor of Russia — were walking side by side through the Forbidden City.
Both emperors were 72 years old, about the age at which the people they ruled over typically died.
they talked contentedly through their interpreters, of the possibility of cheating death.
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