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RE: Speeding Up The Human Race In Order To Slow Down
I read a story some time ago, can't remember the title, but it posited the opposite effect to longevity.
As people became able to live 1, 2 or 3 hundred years, there was
No longer any urgency to get anything done; after all,
you have time, Right?
No decisions get made, no changes come about and stagnation
Was the result. Methinks there is a reason for our limited lifespan.
Just some thoughts.
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Funnily enough I've been pondering that very position. I haven't quite finished articulating it in my head yet, but I think there is an answer for the urgency thing... Hmm, coming soon I reckon :-)
Cg