Why people recommend it
The Immortalist is a philosophical and speculative book by Alan Harrington that investigates the human desire to conquer death and imagines what society might look like in the absence of mortality. On the podcast How I Write, guest Riva Tez recommended the publication during the episode titled Riva Tez: Becoming A Free Thinker, which aired on October 18, 2023. While exploring themes of longevity, human potential, and the psychological weight of our finite existence, Tez described the work as a great book that specifically addresses the societal transformations that would occur if humanity successfully eliminated mortality. The recommendation stemmed from a broader conversation about pushing the boundaries of human capability and radically rethinking traditional biological limits. Tez pointed listeners toward Harrington's ideas as a stimulating entry point into unconventional thinking about the future of mankind. Through this endorsement, the discussion invited readers to confront deep seated assumptions regarding the natural order of life and death, encouraging a visionary approach to science, technology, and philosophy that challenges the inevitability of human decline.
Who recommended it
- Riva Tez Recommended
Riva Tez — 1 mention
“There's a great book actually called Alan by Alan Harrington called The Immortalists. You just talks about what society would look like if you'd, if you'd like, got rid of mortality”