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Pondering the Future of Death Over A Mojito


J. Hughes


New Scientist

December 07, 2007

Next May, several hundred neurologists and philosophers will gather in the resort of Varadero, Cuba, for the fifth International Symposium on the Definition of Death. At first sight, defining death might not seem like something that requires much scientific or philosophical attention. Look more closely, though, and the line between life and death is rapidly becoming increasingly fuzzy.


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Posted by Nelly  on  04/22  at  01:25 PM

Seriosaly? This post is interesting! Good Luck!



Posted by Electric Geek  on  05/06  at  09:13 AM

It is quite hilarious to hear a conference called 'fifth International Symposium on the Definition of Death'.

But Death is not a joke.
I still hold the old assumption that as long as body stop operating, that mean the person is dead, even that person depend on a jumble of [URL="http://electrical-maintenance-guide-and-tips.blogspot.com/"]electrical[/URL] life support system



Posted by bobl wills  on  05/19  at  11:30 PM

very good article, my class had a discussion about this in ethics. most of the class were pretty confused about this thin line also.

http://www.onlinemeetingblog.com



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