Joymaxxing
Summary
Host Mangesh Hattigudur interviews philosopher John Fisher about the ethics and feasibility of radical life extension. Fisher argues for living longer to maximize joy and meaning, contrasting his view with skeptics like Stephen Cave. He discusses the social implications of immortality, including environmental sustainability and inequality, while criticizing extreme biohacking. The episode also touches on Fisher’s personal health journey and his support for physician-assisted suicide.
Topics discussed
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Guest's early life and philosophy on seizing life
Introduction to John Fisher and the immortality debate
Family history and early influences on ethics and death
Philosophical arguments for and against immortality
Personal health journey and the concept of joy span
Interruption by cats and the meaning of life
Social implications of extended lifespans and marriage
Population control and environmental concerns
Suicide, boredom, and motivation in immortal lives
Critique of extreme biohacking and cryogenics
Ethics of immortality and global social inequities
Conclusion and credits
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