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I have no problem with enhancing our lives thru technology, but seeking eternal life in this universe is incredibly stupid because you're effectively seeking eternal damnation. Eventually someone captures you, locks you away and tortures you for thousands of years if not forever.

Creating heaven is hard, but hell is well within reach.

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Some type of Dead man's switch [0] could make it safer, if it's your main worry. Of course, it's another source of bugs..

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_man's_switch

Considering transhumanism is one of the most, if not the most, egocentric philosophies out there, I'd say it's a near certainty to lead to authoritarian existence.

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