In the future, medical science may increase lifespan and longevity to the point of near-immortality, but what would be the effects of such technology on our civilization.

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The Fermi Paradox: Drake's Equation
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 285a, April 11, 2021

Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Editors:
S. Kopperud

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Graphics:
Cameron Scott
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana

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The Effects of Longer Lifespans

Such a fleeting and ethereal thing, won't even survive being tightly held in one's grasp. And yet, while easily smothered, it never truly dies. It only becomes more real in its absence, and somehow, it always finds its way back to you again.

After all the worldly wealth and power will have crumbled to nothing, all the flames burnt out and all waters dried away, sit down on the last piece of rock, open your palm and close your eyes. It will be there, waiting for you.

The Effects of Longer Lifespans

Isaac Arthur

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