Denying Death: Is Radically Longer Life Good For Society?

Should we embrace our end, or should we cure aging? Are human lifespans long enough as is?

This was the central motion of a provocative debaterecently hosted by Open to Debate formerly known as Intelligence Squared U.S. Pitting a philosopher and a sociologist against two scientists, the well-rounded debate delved into the ethical and social consequences of radically increasing human lifespan.