They've gotten good at keeping people alive past the old expiry dates. ?In fact, it seems to be an important part of the plan to make people live forever, in memory circuits. ?But first, they'll kill off the body. ?Another goal, one I've not seen mentioned yet, has got to be to make all "human" life virtual, electronic. ?They'll improve on Brave New World by doing away with the messy organic stuff. ?Of course, then there'll be a meteor strike or a new ice age or both. ?Darn, didn't get to Mars in time.
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On May 10, 2025, at 11:58, Darrell King via groups.io <DarrellGKing@...> wrote:
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"Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion."
I am 66. I remember in my 20's thinking I would certainly not survive past 30 given my lifestyle. While I would be fine doing?any reunions solo as it is way more peaceful, Facebook tells me plenty of my senior class is still alive and doing things. I guess 60 is not so old right now...
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1.? Is race a genetic or cultural phenomena?
I see it as more of a cultural than genetic.? Melanesian Pacific Islanders and a lot of Subcontinental Indians are darker skinned than the average American Black but they are not considered Blacks.? I am of the opinion that culture drives behavior more than genetics.
2.? Will the war between Pakistan and India go nuclear?
Hasn't for the last forty years - hopefully they will continue the good work.
3.? Are you?optimistic about the remainder of tis year?
Fairly so - I am going to my 58th High School reunion this year - the sponsor told me she didn't think enough people would survive to 60 to have a reunion.
4.? Should Alcatraz be reopened as a federal supermax prison?
An interesting idea - certailnly escapes are extremely unlikely
5.? Were you surprised at the new Pope?
I was hoping a candidate from one of the three unrepresented continents would be named - but was amazed than an American was chosen
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David Smith