If our lives acquire meaning because we are mortal, what happens if technology makes certain aspects of our lives immortal? From our everlasting social media posts to the potential of brain transplants, technology is subtly changing the meaning of death. Put on your philosopher's cap—that smartphone may be more powerful than you think. Presented by Steven Gimbel Learn more about technology and society at wondrium.com/youtube 0:00 Gimbel Argues Value in Knowledge Vs. Technology 2:42 Technology Begins as Friend But Becomes Master 3:50 Technology of Language Reshapes our Lives 7:06 Heidegger Conveys the Inherent Dangers of Technology 8:57 Awareness of Death Drives Pursuit of Truth 9:50 Mortality Gives Life Meaning 10:19 Technology Largely Seeks Immortality 12:10 Technology Blurs Our Understanding of Life and Death 14:33 Dualism Separates the Soul or Mind from the Body 15:37 Science Denies That Brain Death is Human Death 18:09 Cryonics Aims to Preserve Life in the Brain 18:42 Resuscitation Via Cryonics Revives the Death Question 20:00 Cells, DNA, and Telomeres Reveal the Process of Aging 23:00 Our Pre-Programmed Death is Modified Via Lifestyle 25:06 Telomerase Enzyme Shines Light on Immortality 26:12 Researchers Prove Telomerase Life Extension Qualities 27:51 Avoidance of Death Robs Us of Meaning in Life 28:05 Immortality Poses the Ultimate Question About Life ------------------------------------------- The Great Courses is the global leader in lifelong learning and our video-on-demand service The Great Courses Plus gives you unlimited, uninterrupted access to a world of learning anytime and anywhere you want it. With courses on thousands of topics, you are sure to find something that will ignite your curiosity and invigorate your passion for learning. Enjoy a curated sampling of our full catalog of content by subscribing to our YouTube channel. We add new history, science, and math videos every week. ------------------------------------------- Read articles from the smartest experts in their fields: www.Thegreatcoursesdaily.com Find us on all our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #TechnologyandDeath #Philosophy #Mortality

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