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Awesome

January 14, 2008 by bluezombie (not verified), 1 year 42 weeks ago
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Being able to swap out defective parts is a good thing. While this would undoubtedly extend human life statistics somewhat, as a person ages, the gradual increase in failures would eventually lead to a total collapse. At least in the near future. The primary impact would be to make our current lifespans more productive and enjoyable.

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