<reply thread="Re: 46'th update on fly longevity experiments (hijacked)">
<sarcasm>
Uh hey Zeb.. uh like what's yer bench?
Bench-press lbs and IQ decrease.. are they connected
</sarcasm>
<comments>
Zeb I do all that stuff you mentioned and more, because I may not be
in a FINANCIAL position to capitalize on the up coming tech.
</comments>
</reply>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adrian `Guru Zeb` Harper" <guruzeb@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: <extropians@extropy.org>
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2001 9:05 AM
Subject: Re: 46'th update on fly longevity experiments
> Hi ppl
> First. Forgive me for hijacking this thread, but it seemed like
> the most relevant to my query.
>
> Discussion of technological intervention around longevity and aging issues
> are quit popular on this list. But what i've been wondering about (
amongst
> other things ) is until we do have AI's with equivalent IQ's rated in
> powers, helping us develop nanotech to keep us fit and healthy for
hundreds
> of years.
>
> How many of us brave technology advocates, are actually doing the next
best
> thing until the technological magic bullets come online. How many of you
> ppl eat plenty of anti-oxidants, fresh fruit and veg, stay away from foods
> with high sodium, and saturated fat content. Exercise regularly, to keep
> body fat down, and the cardio-vascular system strong, etc.
>
> Because lets face it ppl, if we can't keep the old meat sacks we're stuck
> in, ticking over until we see some major developments, it's going to be
our
> kids or grand kids who really benefit from longevity developments.
>
> Please lets not have anyone misunderstanding me, am a total advocate of
> technologically enhanced
> life spans, and this post is in NO WAY an attack on Doug or his
interesting
> research. Just interested in how many ppl on the list do more on a
personal
> level, than hope technology can take up the strain in the future.
> So many academics a know personally, seem to take the view that anyone
> involved an active exercise program, is probably stupid in direct
> proportion to there physical fitness.
>
> Guess i should say. At 36 years old i do all the above, i just about have
> the time and energy. Being sportingly active helps a lot, with the
exercise
> regime. I also seem to be one of those ppl who has accidently self
> experimented with low calorie intake, ppl tell me i look 22-25 so i guess
> something must be working alongside my genetics.
>
> Thanks for your time
> Zeb
>
>
> "FURIOUS GREEN DREAMS, LAY SLEEPING IN STATE,
> BUT SOON THE GREAT JELLY SHALL RISE FROM THE
> DEPTHS,
> AND ALL THOSE WHO MOCKED SHALL KNOW THEIR FATE
> IS SEALED"
> Guru Zeb,
> Hacienda,
> Manchester, 1989
>
>
>
>
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