The Trouble with Lichen
This is a 1960s sf book that explores how the
discoverers of a longevity drug might treat their discovery. The options seem
to be: Keep it secret so as not to disrupt society, or keep it secret while you
build support for it so it isn't outlawed by
Luddites.
Folks were more concerned
with overpopulation in the 60s than now,
obviously.
As our longevity increases,
I just hope we can improve our minds, as well. Our brains get full as we get
older, and I think it would be disappointing to be 200 years old if you're not
still growing intellectually.
Filed Mon - January 30, 2006, 05:24 AM in
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