One should consider that breakthroughs in longevity research would be disastrous for humanity. The first to benefit from it will be the super rich, and various dictators. Economic inequality will rise, Stalins, Maos, Kim Ir Sens will rule without end.
Death is a great equalizer, take it away and people would be split into two castes: immortal super rich, and their short-lived slaves.
Death is a great equalizer, take it away and people would be split into two castes: immortal super rich, and their short-lived slaves.