A team of University of Florida scientists has for the first time developed an artificially created DNA-like molecule. This is not just chemistry. It can mimic the natural evolutionary process living organisms undergo. In other words, it can self-replicate.
At this rate of techhnological advance, artifical life or at least genetically matched replacement organs is in the realm of possibility. If we can live for another 20 to 30 years without major breakdowns, we’ll have a shot at immortality.
Imagine now.
"Work till we die" becomes a curse for eternity. SHC will have a billion members and resets the minimum age at 150. If you are not successfully invested, money runs out before you are a quarter way to run-out date.
Now, let me see…. What specs should I order for my artificial lifeform custom clone ?
What are you going to do with your Forever?
Great!
The poor of today will all die and become extinct cos they wont hv the $ to prolong their lives.
This world will then be filled with the rich.
But wealth is relative so……….
The HK Lee and the Spore Lee will, when that day of justice comes, be washing Bill Gates’ toilets and picking up garbage……..
I cant wait (but oops, I wont be around then………..)
The immortals will have the terra-cotta warriors to guard …..whatever immortality remains