What do you think about the idea that it’s a good thing that people die?

Question

My thought has to do with human progress. The advances of history have come from people who replaced those who had died before. Had they not died, their ideas and accumulated powers would have endured, which is, historically, negative, if you believe that the human condition has improved over time.

Would you like it if people born 300 years ago were still alive, with their ideas about humanity? How about 3000?

I’d like to hear your thoughts.

Answer 1

We are on the verge of destroying this planet exactly because of what you think is a positive thing. Imagine a 300 year old inventor being able to choose, due to his/her wisdom gained by living hundreds of years, between a good invention and a potentially harmful one. I think that most of the mistakes were made by young, inexperienced, brilliant minds.

Answer 2

Agree with your thoughts ... nothing is permanent, changes and progress will/must continue and we humans will no doubt continue to strive for a better life from generation to generation.