I almost never read and even more rarely post, but I'd just like to
contribute that I think we've got a great group here. It's good to see
that all us pervs are a bunch of phylosphical and analytical thinkers.
Gives me the warm fuzzies :D
I could contribute a huge post here but I really don't have much to
add that hasn't already been said. I'll just interject this about
genetics.
They have worked out most of the mechanics of aging and it is
estimated that in 50 years it will be possible to extend the human
lifespan 5-10x normal without much trouble. Grad students have already
extended the lifespans of flies to twice normal with no ill effects.
Genetics development is progressing VERY rapidly and manipulating
genetics is turning out to be frigteninly more easy than scientists
had expected. So easy in fact that the phylisophical debates are
lagging far behind what's already possible.
Just thought I'd throw a little Discovery Channel goodness into the
frey :)
Received on Sat Sep 06 2003 - 02:25:49 CDT