If immortality were possible, say through cryogenics or some other passive process, I would opt for it just so I could have the opportunity to go out into space. That is if and when our species decides to get its collective head out of its arrogant and spiteful ass. At the rate we seem to be going, it looks as if we may never go beyond our solar system.But if we do manage to survive our large collection of mistakes, if we start paying attention to the young and energetic and brilliant minds emerging from this mess called society, then perhaps we'll make it to another system or even another galaxy.
So then I would opt for immortality. . . just to see what is out there and to be reminded that we are not alone, that we are a part of something extraordinary and can learn from it.
Someday.
If you have never been to Astronomy Picture of the Day, then check it out. There's a banner link on my blog. Great shots of everything from earth-bound phenomena to black holes and distant galaxies.
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