Humans must 'remain in control' of new technology, says U.K. philosopher

Cambridge professor Stephen Cave discusses the ethics of immortality and AI

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U.K. philosopher Stephen Cave, also professor at the University of Cambridge, says "people [are] retelling some of the stories that we find in myths and religion, but using the language of science and technology." (Photo by Miki Yamanouchi)

TAISEI WATANABE, Nikkei staff writer

OSAKA -- Dramatic advances in life sciences and digital technology have expanded the limits of human potential, making things once thought impossible a reality. And, while the age-old pursuit of immortality hasn't been achieved yet, some people are increasingly hoping to push mankind toward that goal.

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