Physical Immortality
Physical immortality is a state of life that allows a person to avoid death and maintain conscious thought. It can mean the unending existence of a person from a physical source other than organic life, such as a computer. In the early 21st century, physical immortality remains a goal rather than a current reality. Active pursuit of physical immortality can either be based on scientific trends, such as cryonics, digital immortality, breakthroughs in rejuvenation or predictions of an impending technological singularity, or because of a spiritual belief, such as those held by Rastafarians or Rebirthers.
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Famous quotes containing the words physical and/or immortality:
“Oh, dont be so fussy. Your body, after all, what is it? Just a physical covering, thats all. Worth, chemically, 32 cents.”
—Sidney Buchman (19021975)
“The immortality of the soul is a matter which is of so great consequence to us and which touches us so profoundly that we must have lost all feeling to be indifferent about it.”
—Blaise Pascal (16231662)