TED-Ed: If superpowers were real: Immortality - Joy Lin

The video explores the concept of immortality, questioning its desirability by examining its effects on perception of time, memory, relationships, and physical health. It highlights how time feels different at various ages, the challenges of remembering past events over millennia, and the potential loneliness of outliving loved ones. The video also discusses evolution, suggesting that an immortal being might look different from future generations. Finally, it considers the physical toll of immortality, such as scars and injuries, and questions whether living forever is truly appealing.

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