If you're in favor of indefinite life extension, what are the biggest myths to bust for skeptics?
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Indefinite life extension would make life boring/meaningless
Indefinite life extension would lead to overpopulation
Indefinite life extension would increase wealth disparities
Indefinite life extension would lead to power consolidation
Indefinite life extension would lead to cultural decay and slowing down of progress
This question is asking about the most common objections to indefinite life extension you encounter that you think are based on a misunderstanding or that you think are otherwise answerable.
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