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Open Culture
2 weeks ago
philosophy

Death: A Free Online Philosophy Course from Yale Helps You Grapple with the Inescapable

Reflecting on death is crucial for understanding life and morality.
The course challenges students to confront their own mortality in philosophical terms. [ more ]
Nature
1 month ago
OMG science

Can ageing be stopped? A biologist explains

The quest for immortality involves understanding and potentially intervening in the molecular processes of aging. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Writing

The Case for Choosing Death, Not Immortality

Anxiety about death is ancient and pervasive, despite modern science and technology advancements suggesting immortality may become feasible. [ more ]
Consequence
2 months ago
Writing

Keanu Reeves wrote a berserk sci-fi book set in his BRZRKR universe

The Book of Elsewhere, written by Keanu Reeves in collaboration with China Miéville, delves into immortality and the quest for meaning. [ more ]
The New Yorker
4 months ago
Writing

How to Live Forever

Wealthy seek immortality due to lack of time to spend money. Life extension has trade-offs, with additional years typically coming at the end of life. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
4 months ago
OMG science

Science is making anti-aging progress. But do we want to live forever? - Harvard Gazette

Ramakrishnan's new book explores the science of aging and the quest for immortality, questioning ethics and potential breakthroughs. [ more ]
www.queerty.com
3 months ago
Writing

The undead are horny and bi-curious in 1983's goth-erotic horror 'The Hunger'

Exploring the concept of immortality and shared eternity through LGBTQ+ lens in Tony Scott's 'The Hunger'. [ more ]
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