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Rach3
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.
In summary, the conversation discusses the topic of reversing aging and finding cures for diseases. The speaker believes that while these efforts are important, there should be a limit to them and nature will ultimately set that limit. They also mention the idea of advocating for regular exercise to extend lifespan and make a joke about the topic.
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Physics_wiz
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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.
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Cyrus
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O...kay...? 
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berkeman
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Rach3 said:
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?
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Rach3
"reverse aging"
"die of young age"
A very silly joke which no one understood.
"die of young age"
A very silly joke which no one understood.
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moose
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Rach3 said:
HAHAHA!
FAQ: Is Aging Reversal Ethical in Health Care?
What is aging reversal and how does it work?
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Is aging reversal considered ethical in the field of health care?
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