Death Quote by Yuval Noah Harari
““We want the ability to re-engineer our bodies and minds in order, above all, to escape old age, death and misery, but once we have it, who knows what else we might do with such ability? So we may well think of the new human agenda as consisting really of only one project (with many branches): attaining divinity.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari, 2015
Humans seek to control biology to avoid aging and suffering, aiming for a god‑like state, but the consequences are unknown.
In simple terms: We want to defeat death and become godlike, yet future uses are uncertain.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical limits of radical life extension.
Themes
technology
immortality
ethics
human ambition
Mood
cautious
reflective
philosophical
Type
thought‑provoking
speculative
When to use this quote
- medical research
- longevity clinics
- AI integration
- policy making
Key Concepts
transhumanism
divine aspiration
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities come with near‑immortality?
- How might power be misused?
A Different Perspective
Potential loss of humanity and unforeseen societal disruption.
