Is Aging Reversal Ethical in Health Care?

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The discussion centers on the ethics and implications of reversing aging and extending human life. One viewpoint emphasizes that while efforts to eliminate diseases and prolong life are commendable, there should be a natural limit to these pursuits. The comparison is made between the tragedy of young deaths and the inevitability of elderly deaths, suggesting that the latter is less distressing. There is also a brief mention of the potential benefits of regular exercise in extending lifespan, although this point is less developed. The conversation includes light-hearted exchanges, but the core debate remains focused on the balance between medical advancements and the natural life cycle.
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I don't think we should try to reverse aging. Elderly dying of old age isn't quite as awful as babies dying of young age.
 
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I saw a headline about cancer deaths decreasing in the US or something and was actually thinking about that. I gave a few seconds of thought to what medicine is trying to do when they try to eliminate diseases, reverse aging, make people live longer, save lives, etc... It's all great but I think there has to be a limit to it. I think that limit will be set by nature, but I don't think we will ever come close to reaching it. So, no I don't think we should stop trying to reverse aging or find cures for diseases or put any obstacles in the medical community's way when they try to do any of that stuff.
 
O...kay...? :rolleyes:
 
Rach3 said:
I don't think we should try to reverse aging. Elderly dying of old age isn't quite as awful as babies dying of young age.

What about advocating working out 6-7 days a week? Would you consider that good or bad? That would obviously extend the life span significantly. And what is your point about babies dying? Should I do something with this thread?
 
"reverse aging"

"die of young age"

A very silly joke which no one understood.
 
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Rach3 said:
"reverse aging"

"die of young age"

A very silly joke which no one understood.

HAHAHA! :smile: :smile: :smile:
 

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