X-Message-Number: 13913 References: <> Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 10:33:11 +0100 From: "Joseph Kehoe" <> Subject: Re: CryoNet #13896 - #13912 >In New Scientist recently there was an article about developing vaccines for the addictive >nature of drugs such as heroin and maybe even nicotine. What this article got me thinking >about however is the nature of drug use and how this could change with immortality. > >If we ever reach the holy grail of cryonics and humanity becomes immortal what would be >the drawbacks of taking drugs? If smoking, alcohol and the hard drugs caused no side >effects then why not do them? Current users would surely increase consumption. Could >immortality create a world of drug-fuelled morons? I was unaware that smoking turned you into a moron? If there are no side effects what would be the problem? Joseph. Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=13913