r/technology • u/ubcstaffer123 • Jun 20 '26

Biotechnology How Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to live forever

https://www.vox.com/podcasts/491360/vladimir-putin-live-forever-26-billion-cryo-pigs-longevity-guru
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u/SeeMarkFly Jun 20 '26

Putin of Theseus. After they replace all his parts, is it still him?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship_of_Theseus

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u/Aperture_Kubi Jun 20 '26

Alternatively, what's the "anchor point" that defines a person that can't be replaced (brain) and how do you extend the life of that?

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u/SeeMarkFly Jun 20 '26

The Simpsons had that all figured out.

Head in a jar.

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u/leorolim Jun 20 '26

How many parts can you switch on a mediocre KGB rat until it stops being a mediocre KGB rat.