You guys wrote:
>>that humans can live so long past their reproductive age indicates
that humans
>>living after reproductive age impart positive evolutionary benefits
upon others reproducing Correct.
>>so living longer than nature is capable of (humans are, in fact, one
>>of the longest lived animals, thus indicating that we already push the
limits of what nature is capable of) may increase this benefit, provided
that people are
>>able to be productive self sufficient individuals. Moreover, life
extension also includes the desire to be able to reproduce far longer
than currently possible,..............
I've read somewhere, that with nanotechnology and the issue of life
extention: one could plausably design the human body to an age of 3338
years. Once reaching that age, the body in it's present state of
environment, could not physically last any longer due to nautural wear
and tear. However, that amount of time would undoubtedly be enough time
to learn the technology to strive beyond even that term of existence.
Gina "Nanogirl" Miller
E-mail: echoz@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.delphi.com/nanogirl