When I saw the title of another thread in the feed, I thought it was about this. Which seemed interesting.
Hypothetical Context #1 :
(1) Breakthrough discovery, published in scientific journals, outlines simple way to extend life by slowing aging process down by factor of 1000. The new compound, taken once is called 'Everlivium (TM)'.
(2) No known side effects
(3) Very cheap
(4) Does require small amount of material not found in nature or easily made but available from governments, say a super heavy element - fancy way of saying governments have control of the magic ingredient.
Hypothetical Context #2 :
Same as #1 except there is no way to control production of Everlivium, the magic ingredient is baking soda and something you can grow indoors in a closet under strong lights.
Hypothetical Context #3 :
Same as #1 except the pill is very expensive to make, $10,000,000 (Ten Million Dollars USD) each in any quantities.
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For any context (please specify so we don't get confused even more)
Should Everlivium(TM) be illegal, legal but controlled (ask your doctor) or legal with no restrictions?
Will Everlivium(TM) doom humanity or usher in a golden age?
What would you be willing to do to get your hands on Everlivium(TM)?
Should people be allowed to live permanently?
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