Ambivalence

Progress is aimed at improving human. We use only the best solutions and allow ourselves to live a quality, well, convenient. Our comfort becomes the base value. Our desires - are executed instantly. We strive for self-realization at all costs, and forget to keep track of how our selfishness increases. But technology does not always support the person. And even now we are seeing now, when in pursuit of a new accessory, a person donates household items. A classic example can be a fan of "powerful hardware," a fan of cyberpunk subculture.

«Low life, high tech» is the main motto of such people. It does not matter where I live, I eat, how I look and what to wear. The meaning has only the satisfaction of physiological needs and opportunities that technology brings. But as far as real world in which the majority profess similar values? More than can be expected. Now the difference between poor and rich - almost insignificant. Both have one property characteristic of all people on the planet. Property die. No matter how much money is still in the grave with them they will not take. It is this quotation allows you to enjoy the status of marginalized, to lead a hedonistic lifestyle and enjoy the satisfaction of needs. But it is already considered and scientifically substantiated the hypothesis about radical life extension. Plus 5-10 years, it is a short period, for which no one will refuse cigarettes, alcohol and bad habits. Fifteen years, if it is still and exercise. Twenty-thirty, when to take a chance to take a lot of drugs screened regularly, monitor the pressure, sugar levels, control the calories and at the same risk of dying from side effects. Yet every passing year, too "expensive" for those who have forgotten how to "work".

But advanced medicines, proven prosthetics, modern implants and sensors that allow to live longer, just by spending money without changing the lifestyle. Man approaching the time when will be able to "buy immortality." And pay for it will be great. However, a relatively short time, if Moore's Law will continue to work.

Those who are accustomed to the "austerity", who is not alien to the desire to "be embedded in the body of a piece of iron" and improve themselves, like a piece of meat, it is likely will be included in the first ranks of the "immortals". Net fanaticism. They even spend money is not necessary, since such enthusiasts are happy to enter into a "pilot group" for the sake of an idea.

What we have as a result? Those who are accustomed to the shift in focus is not to the side of his body, and towards enhanced capabilities, will welcome the upcoming changes. They were followed by the most affluent class, and only then the technology will be available to a wider audience. The only question is whether the past will live up to the moment when the new chip will be able to provide a long life?

We can despise immortality, to assert that we are not afraid to die. But in fact, we behave completely opposite way, trembling for his life, cursing the doctors and swallowing pills. Hypocrisy, more than ever, threatening us with death because of their own stupidity. Whether we admit it? It depends on us.