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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Off Topic => Topic started by: Dreamframer on September 16, 2010, 14:36
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqwoo-O_GwM&feature=player_embedded#![/youtube]
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Interesting.
But if it does work, expect the drug companies to charge 'one million dollars' per dose.
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Interesting.
But if it does work, expect the drug companies to charge 'one million dollars' per dose.
Maybe not exactly one million, but it will be very expensive, that's for sure.
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VERY frightening.
I would skip.
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Interesting link, I had not seen this. I have read about many possible 'fountains of youth' but most have too many problems. However, this might work.
After all, our bodies know how to repair and replace cells, so it is not clear why we should get old at all. The problems seems to be that damage is done faster than it can be repaired, and a lot of the damage is from oxygen radicals. So the 'cure' described in this video might work, at least to some extent. I will almost certainly be dead long dead by the time the FDA approves it here in the US though.
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It really doesn't matter too much if this treatment will be effective or not. The fact is, society is not structured for extending the life expectancy. In fact, with the life expectancy now reaching into the 80's there is mounting problems with retirement and how to pay for those “extra” years. Hate to say it, but Capitalism doesn't need a bunch of happy old people setting around drinking mint juleps! The argument that one would have to work longer before retirement also has problems due to automation and increased worker productivity, it is the younger workers who are raising a family and deserve the working positions. High unemployment is the new reality.
If successful, this drug would be just another entitlement for the very rich due to the cost . . . the modern Aristocracy always gets what it wants.
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People should really try enjoying more what they have . 20-30 more years to do what ? Sitting inert in front of a screen ?
Boredom is the number one disease in the developed countries . 70-80 years of a conscious , prosperous , full of events and experiences life is more than enough . Put your efforts there , not in prolonging a dull existence
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People should really try enjoying more what they have . 20-30 more years to do what ? Sitting inert in front of a screen ?
Sounds like microstock. ;)
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So, what this mean? Senior photos will be much more expensive.... ;D ;)
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VERY frightening.
I would skip.
As viewed by a young fellow with no aches and pains and many great years ahead if him. Report back in 40 years.
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VERY frightening.
I would skip.
As viewed by a young fellow with no aches and pains and many great years ahead if him. Report back in 40 years.
+1
Ahhh . . . . youth!
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Interesting link, I had not seen this. I have read about many possible 'fountains of youth' but most have too many problems. However, this might work.
After all, our bodies know how to repair and replace cells, so it is not clear why we should get old at all. The problems seems to be that damage is done faster than it can be repaired, and a lot of the damage is from oxygen radicals. So the 'cure' described in this video might work, at least to some extent. I will almost certainly be dead long dead by the time the FDA approves it here in the US though.
I thought the problem with cells replacing themselves was the cloning issue. Each copy is more imperfect than the one it replaces.
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Interesting link, I had not seen this. I have read about many possible 'fountains of youth' but most have too many problems. However, this might work.
After all, our bodies know how to repair and replace cells, so it is not clear why we should get old at all. The problems seems to be that damage is done faster than it can be repaired, and a lot of the damage is from oxygen radicals. So the 'cure' described in this video might work, at least to some extent. I will almost certainly be dead long dead by the time the FDA approves it here in the US though.
I thought the problem with cells replacing themselves was the cloning issue. Each copy is more imperfect than the one it replaces.
I think you are right. However if you can cut down on the oxidative stress you can decrease aging "systems" for a longer period of time. Quality of life should be better maybe not longer.
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VERY frightening.
I would skip.
As viewed by a young fellow with no aches and pains and many great years ahead if him. Report back in 40 years.
Herodotus mentions a fountain containing a very special kind of water located in the land of the Ethiopians, which gives the Ethiopians their exceptional longevity.
Ponce de leon was looking for the fountain of youth.
People have been making this claim, and predicting the end is near, for centuries, and neither has been true. ;D
There are many variables and factors involved in aging and the chemicals don't prevent disease or injury, just aging, which we can do with a glass of red wine. So people will find little if no change, should this unsubstantiated claim happen to be true at all. Another way to look at it, is the only people who would benefit are the small percentage who die of "old age" and not some other cause. :)