Is Life Extension Ethical?

As medical science improves and lifespans rise, we must consider not only if life extension is possible, but if it is ethical.
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Credits: Is Life Extension Ethical?
Episode 417; October 19, 2023
Written, Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur

Editor:
David McFarlane

Graphics by:
Jeremy Jozwik

Music Courtesy of
Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator
Stellardrone, "Red Giant"

Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:32 Not Natural
12:18 Immortality Is Wrong
14:16 It Would Get Boring
15:57 Overpopulation
19:50 Unequal Access
23:52 Upward Mobility
27:58 Slows Technological Progress
29:59 Slows Cultural Change
31:22 Erodes Traditional Relationships
32:29 Ends Children
34:55 Makes You Inhuman
37:38 Gradual Life Extension
40:13 Summary
42:04 Dark Stars
43:33 SEDS
44:36 Schedule
46:00 Credits