Beautiful Quote by Robert Anton Wilson
“I'd support life extension by whatever means, from cryonic suspension to cyborgism to coding ourselves into our computers or whatever. There is nothing noble or beautiful or dignified about dying. Like poverty, it is ugly, nasty, brutal and primitive.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Future of Humanity, Robert Anton Wilson, 1995
Advocates using any technology to overcome death, viewing mortality as undesirable and primitive.
In simple terms: Death is seen as ugly; seek ways to avoid it.
Key Takeaway
Pursue life‑extending tech.
Themes
mortality
technology
transhumanism
Mood
thoughtful
provocative
Type
philosophical
speculative
When to use this quote
- medical research
- ethical debates
- personal planning
- policy making
Key Concepts
cryonics
cyborgs
mind uploading
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the societal impacts of life extension?
- How does this view affect how we value life?
A Different Perspective
Ethical concerns about inequality and identity loss.
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