everliving

EverLiving is a term used in science fiction and futurist discourse to describe a set of technologies and strategies aimed at sustaining life indefinitely or extending viable lifespans beyond natural limits. The concept encompasses biological, digital, and hybrid approaches that seek to maintain a living state across extended periods.

The word is a portmanteau of ever and living. It has appeared in speculative fiction, techno-thinker circles, and industry rhetoric since the late 20th century, often as a shorthand for a future in which aging and death are no longer inevitable.

In practice, EverLiving is not a single device but a family of ideas and methods. Proposals include regenerative medicine to repair and replace tissues, genetic and cellular interventions to slow or reverse aging, cryonics or vitrification as backups, and digital preservation of consciousness through mind uploading or backups.

As of now, no method has demonstrated true indefinite life in humans. Research remains exploratory and experimental, with ongoing debates about feasibility, safety, and desirability. Real-world use faces technical hurdles, regulatory scrutiny, and significant ethical questions.

Critics warn that EverLiving could worsen social inequality, strain resources, and raise questions about identity, autonomy, and consent in cases of digital persistence. Proponents argue it could reduce suffering and expand human potential, though governance and equitable access remain unsettled.

Related topics include life extension, regenerative medicine, cryonics, mind uploading, and immortalism.