Arts & Humanities - 29 December 2007

I'm sure some of you have heard of this.

Aubrey de Grey argues that some people alive today will live in a robust and youthful fashion for 1,000 years.

De Grey's plans to treat aging as a disease -- and curing it.

De Grey wrote "Ending Aging: The Rejuvenation Breakthroughs That Could Reverse Human Aging in Our Lifetime."

What are your thoughts on this matter? It seems intriguing and actually plausible to think of aging as a treatable disease. Even if we can't extend to 1,000 years or such, maybe it could be to 150-200 years. For instance, if at one time in history, man lived to an average age of 30, would they believe today that we can live to an average of 75 and some live to be 100? And that's just with improving medicine and better overall care. Thoughts?

(Forget the fact about overcrowding the planet, what role religion/God would play and such, just focus on the idea presented.)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/30/AR2007103002222.html

2007-12-29 06:00:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-12-29 05:55:08 · 26 answers · asked by cheekybear 5 in History

1) How have Indian dance costumes been influenced by Indian culture?

2) Can someone give me an insight on Indian culture?
(Colours, clothes influences ect)

3) Information on the different styles (Traditional, Modern influence)of Indian dance and their relation to Indian culture.

Thank you! Much appreciated :)

2007-12-29 05:54:52 · 5 answers · asked by Pureness =) 3 in History

2007-12-29 05:51:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-12-29 05:48:42 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2007-12-29 05:44:39 · 6 answers · asked by yankswin101 2 in Philosophy

What distinguishes it?

2007-12-29 05:44:00 · 17 answers · asked by Kevin S 7 in Books & Authors

Is mind an individual "perception". ?
Is it something to be "tapped into"...or is it something that is always in constant movement ?

2007-12-29 05:34:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I have to write a freaking 8 page paper about Problems with Rome/Decline.
Not fun at all.

Okay so, I have to write about these 3 topics:

1.They became too large and complex to govern itself efficiently and safely.

2. Devastating barbarian invasions.

3. The rise of Christianity, which ideas weakened Rome’s traditional martial spirit.

So. If someone could expand on these 3 topics, that would be nice.
Make it as detailed as possible, because this crap has to last 8 pages.

Haha.
thanks .

2007-12-29 05:31:52 · 6 answers · asked by Jake T 1 in History

I have this painting called Paradisea Raggiana that is over 100 years old and has been in the family for a while. There are 2 things typed on it, JWolf and Smit.del.et.lith and the other is M and N. Hanhart.imp

I was just wondering about how much it would be worth. The set also comes with two smaller bird painting that uses some real feathers...
thanks!

2007-12-29 05:30:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Painting

2007-12-29 05:19:27 · 1 answers · asked by souper.gloo 4 in Sculpture

2007-12-29 05:19:13 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in History

2007-12-29 05:06:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

Perhaps something during the medieval period etc

2007-12-29 05:05:50 · 1 answers · asked by Futuristic 1 in History

2007-12-29 05:00:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

I'm supposed to do a book report on a book dealing with government for my AP Gov class. Government bores me, so I was hoping some of you could give me some literary works that deal with government in a humorous or satirical manner.

I've tried "Parliament of Whores" but they didn't have it at my local library or book store. Many of my classmates are doing books by Colbert, but I don't want to follow the crowd.

Thanks.

2007-12-29 04:50:03 · 3 answers · asked by I Know Nothing 6 in Books & Authors

!!!! important because i hav a project due really soon uhh!

2007-12-29 04:48:32 · 5 answers · asked by ktrubs<3 2 in History

I have to do conflict and compromise and I know the conflict of the Salem Witchcraft Trials but I need to the compromise, the solution of the Salem Witchcraft Trials. I am not sure if it just died out or did they sign a document stating there would be no more accused?

2007-12-29 04:48:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-12-29 04:45:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-12-29 04:44:47 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

What kind of political system did Japan have when it entered WW2?

2007-12-29 04:44:22 · 8 answers · asked by octaviakraut 2 in History

I dont plan on learning music theory. I Just want to learn chords and read tabs and play. I know practice, practice, practice. Question is, am I too old to learn? Any advice for me? Thanks.

2007-12-29 04:40:39 · 7 answers · asked by yair_marx 1 in Performing Arts

2007-12-29 04:39:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Before i go deeper into the question, let's first state the following things, to prevent discussion about God, evolution theory and science. It's a thought-experiment so it doesn't need to be factual.

OK, lets state that:

1. Its 2907
2. Evolution theory is real and accepted
3. We have created a device that can create 2 other universes, but causing the destruction of our own.
4. Scientists and philosophers agree that the meaning of life is: To create two universes and take survival of the fittest to a universal scale.
5. When the universes are created ours is destroyed, but the two new will be filled with human dna, so that our species will thrive in two universes
6. String theory (and thus multiple universes are real)

Ok then, the questions are:
I: Could the meaning of life be a godlike creation of new universes?
II: would anyone want this?
III: Can survival of the fittest be a intergalactic issue?

A lot of reading, but I'm interested in your answers!

2007-12-29 04:37:40 · 4 answers · asked by Dutchthor 3 in Philosophy

Did the UN leave? If so, why?

2007-12-29 04:35:26 · 5 answers · asked by L.E. 6 in History

in which acts and scenes do thunderstorms occur?
in which do ghosts?
i would appreciate that a lot!

2007-12-29 04:22:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2007-12-29 04:19:24 · 14 answers · asked by intel inside mental outside 2 in History

i guess i'll get my anger out
i'll let it out
before i die
before i try to hide
before i sell my soul before i let you know
that everything you did was under my control
before i scream it out
i won't come screaming out
this adversity i taste is like scream out
wait stop hold up for me
i'll wait for you i'm not gonna leave you be
but i have this time so i'll bust my rhyme
like it really matters i don't care i'm fine
now the big people have your attention
i got theirs
but it's not mine i'm just a little delayed over there
see that's me thats how i came to be
so don't go trusting everything
i'm just the same as you
and you're the same as me
and there's not room for both
so baby let it be
i'm not afraid to die
i'm not afriad to cry
so before you run out let me whipe your eye
let you sell your soul
but i'm not sell control
i don't do this
i knew this
would come around
just like what goes up
must come down
and what comes down must come down hard
people looking at me like don't you know

2007-12-29 04:18:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Poetry

Forever Love

I want you to be my forever love
But time seems to laugh mockingly at us
Can we brave the raging storm
Or should we admit defeat, close the umbrella, and drown
I see a future of dark misery
With strong winds tearing at my heart
If our final step, our final chance
Leads us only to goodbye
Do we close the door to our hearts
Leave the windows to our souls broken
And walk away from true love
For fear of admitting such obvious truth
The truth of such passionate love
Clouded by waves of turbulence and sweet peace
So passionate
It can seldom be embraced
The secret to a storm
No matter how beastly its nature
As sudden as it starts
It meets just as abrupt an end
In its wake it can leave destruction
Bruised hearts from words foolishly said
A flood of raw emotions
And broken pieces to put back together
I offer my hand to help guide you
To lead you down the path to my lonely heart
I want to love you til the end of time itself
Come, be my forever love

2007-12-29 04:17:54 · 6 answers · asked by Under the Sea 3 in Poetry

So the Hobbit is finally going to be made into a film. so I was wondering what are some major action sequences in the novel that would look spectacular on the big screen?

2007-12-29 04:02:40 · 4 answers · asked by redalert 2 in Books & Authors