Is immortality as appealing as people think it to be?

in #life7 years ago




Contrary to popular belief, it would seem that immortality is not impossible, as there is an organism called Turritopsis Nutricula that has evolved on Earth that seems to have acquired the trait. What about you? Would you rather live forever or live normally?

Here are some pros and cons of Immortality

Pros

  • Obviously you don't have to worry about death or growing old.
  • You have all the time you need to do whatever you want.
  • You get to see the future of Humankind.
  • The power to achieve almost anything.

    Cons

  • Watching loved one grow old and die.
  • Being Immortal also means infinite time of loneliness.
  • Memory limit. There will come a time were forget the faces and even the names of your loved ones.
  • You will outlive the universe and float around into nothingness
  • You will eventually forget how to live a normal happy life.
  • Lack of motivation

    What are your thoughts on Immortality?