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Essays on Infinite Lifespans  
Max More
vanquished aging, I would expect other threats to life, such 
as war and violent crime, will become even less acceptable. 
We can look forward to a long-lived society better off than 
previous generations; not only in economic well being, but 
also in security of life and health.
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