Do Not Research • 339 implied HN points • 25 Mar 24
- Tech millionaires' interest in longevity is tied to libertarianism, radical views on overcoming limits, and control through technology.
- There is a connection between religion and the scientific pursuit of longevity, with religious longings affecting secular viewpoints.
- The transhumanist movement embraces the unnatural and questions conventional human limitations, leading to an 'uncanny valley' where prolonging life can feel repulsive.