The End of Ageing: How Biotechnology Is Redefining Human Life and What It Means for Us - Couverture souple

Ramge, Thomas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1839995556 ISBN 13 : 9781839995552

Editeur : Anthem Press, 2025

Synopsis

Explores the possibilities and ethical dilemmas of radical life extension through biotechnology, examining the impact of potentially treating aging and living indefinitely on humanity, society, and individual identity

What if you could live not just longer, but healthier--and possibly forever? In his groundbreaking exploration of biotechnology, ethics, and the philosophy of very long lives, Thomas Ramge takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through the possibilities and consequences of radical life extension. Drawing on cutting-edge research in molecular biology, genetics, and AI-driven medicine, the book examines how humanity is on the brink of a revolution--one where aging may soon become a treatable condition. Through engaging thought experiments, such as choosing between three pills that extend life to 100, 200, or eternity, the book challenges our assumptions about mortality, identity, and purpose. Would centuries of life bring wisdom or existential despair? Could societies sustain themselves in a world where death is optional? And who would have access to these medical breakthroughs--everyone, or only the wealthy elite? Combining scientific rigor with philosophical depth, this book is a must-read for those fascinated by the intersection of technology, ethics, and the human condition. If the future of life itself is at stake, what will we choose?

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Thomas Ramge is a bestselling science writer and an Associated Researcher at the Einstein Center Digital Future. He resides in Berlin, Germany.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Anthem Press
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1839995556
• ISBN 13: 9781839995552
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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