The Quest for Immortality

What is one of the ultimate questions in science regarding human life?

• How to travel faster than light?

• Whether aging is preventable?

• Whether time travel is possible?

• How to communicate with animals?

Which species is known to have existed for 700 million years?

• Greenland sharks

• Horseshoe crabs

• Dinosaurs

• Jellyfish

What has contributed to the increase in human life expectancy in recent times?

• Natural evolution

• Increased scientific knowledge and technology

• Decreased birth rates

• Global warming

What did early 1900s experiments reveal about aging?

• Aging is purely genetic

• Aging is an unstoppable force

• Mortality rates can be influenced

• Aging is caused by pollution

What is a major controversy in the field of anti-aging research?

• The cost of research

• The impact of climate change on aging

• The role of diet in aging

• The ethics of reverse aging

What did a 2021 study suggest about human lifespans?

• They are decreasing

• They are the same as in the 1800s

• They have not actually been elongated

• They have significantly increased

Which technology is considered promising for reversing aging?

• Quantum computing

• Gene editing

• Space travel

• Virtual reality

What is a potential application of nanotechnology in anti-aging?

• Enhancing human strength

• Creating virtual worlds

• Repairing damaged cells in the bloodstream

• Building faster computers

What is a concern raised by Leon Kass regarding immortality?

• It would cause economic collapse

• It would lead to overpopulation

• It would increase crime rates

• It would make life less meaningful

What might be lost if humans become immortal, according to some views?

• The appreciation of life

• The need for food

• The concept of time

• The ability to learn