I am not sure about immortality, but I think the final victory against hostis humani generis, the enemy of mankind, Plasmodium falciparum aka malaria, is within our grasp. This would be a trenemdnous boon to the humanity worthy of the Nobel Prize and more.
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I am not sure about immortality, but I think the final victory against hostis humani generis, the enemy of mankind, Plasmodium falciparum aka malaria, is within our grasp. This would be a trenemdnous boon to the humanity worthy of the Nobel Prize and more.
According to Neal Stephenson, the most badass adversary humankind has faces is influenza.
I tend to nod in agreement, smiling wryly.