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Post by opuspace on Aug 31, 2016 2:00:36 GMT
We know Salarians are crazy smart. They've altered climates on planets, changed an entire species' reproductive fertility, built dreadnoughts with stealth systems, have a reputation for preempting enemies before war even breaks out, basically are considered a race of mad scientists.
We also know they have short lifespans. Death is expected around 40, their reproduction is delicate and their record keeping is extensive.
Considering they're known for having less compunction attempting riskier aspects of science (Hello future Shadow Broker Yahg!), why wouldn't they attempt to genetically alter their lifespan to a longer one? Is it because their political system is too complex to muck with? Would it cause a trade off in their biology that's just not worth the consequences? Are they trying to avoid overpopulation? Do they simply not have the science yet to test it out? Do they possibly already have it but only for select rulers as a secret? Is it because the ramifications of changing a fundamental part of their species would require a major overhaul of their entire civilization? Am I just answering my own silly questions thus rendering discussion moot?
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Post by Ieldra on Aug 31, 2016 5:54:21 GMT
I think there is no convincing in-world reason. Either this didn't occur to the writers, or they didn't want to open yet another can of worms (genetic engineering for life extension is a big one), or this is a part of their general incompetence in dealing with the life sciences. Probably all of that.
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Post by Arcian on Aug 31, 2016 10:41:11 GMT
Most likely because of overpopulation. The reason krogan expansion ever became a problem is because once they left their homeworld, they started living longer and breeding more. While I doubt the salarians would ever pose such a threat, I do believe they recognize the logistical problems of individual salarians living longer and breeding more.
At some point, though, I believe they will begin to artificially extend the lifespan of their species, if only to make interspecies relations less traumatic for the longer-lived partner.
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Post by zipzap2000 on Aug 31, 2016 14:59:09 GMT
If you look at it why would you stop at allowing yourself to live longer. You'd stop yourself from aging entirely and then work on your immune system and durability.
Preferably all at once.
But then you basically have Krogan. Plus i liked how sad it was that they dont live long.
That guy on Illium who was with his Asari step daughter nailed it.
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Post by opuspace on Aug 31, 2016 17:31:36 GMT
If you look at it why would you stop at allowing yourself to live longer. You'd stop yourself from aging entirely and then work on your immune system and durability. Preferably all at once. But then you basically have Krogan. Plus i liked how sad it was that they dont live long. That guy on Illium who was with his Asari step daughter nailed it. Well yes, I'm wondering as to what the reason is for why salarians haven't already done so. |
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Post by CrutchCricket on Aug 31, 2016 17:51:27 GMT
It could be societal or cultural pressures. We know next to nothing about Salarian society and culture. All their characterization thus far has mostly been Planet of Hats- spies and scientists. But we don't know what salarian government or civilians are like.
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Post by stephenw32768 on Aug 31, 2016 18:00:40 GMT
From a salarian point of view, perhaps ~40 years is simply the "correct" lifespan.
Perhaps another way of asking the same question is this: would future humans genetically engineer themselves to have asari-like lifespans?
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Post by opuspace on Aug 31, 2016 20:00:52 GMT
From a salarian point of view, perhaps ~40 years is simply the "correct" lifespan. Perhaps another way of asking the same question is this: would future humans genetically engineer themselves to have asari-like lifespans? I would say yes, given how obsessed our society is on looking young. Having the luxury to establish a career instead of choosing between it and spending time with family would be more than enough incentive to look into krogan and asari physiology. Nevermind the possibility that their genetics could play a part in cellular regeneration without becoming cancerous. |
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Post by Ieldra on Sept 1, 2016 9:46:26 GMT
From a salarian point of view, perhaps ~40 years is simply the "correct" lifespan. Perhaps another way of asking the same question is this: would future humans genetically engineer themselves to have asari-like lifespans? I would say yes, given how obsessed our society is on looking young. Having the luxury to establish a career instead of choosing between it and spending time with family would be more than enough incentive to look into krogan and asari physiology. Nevermind the possibility that their genetics could play a part in cellular regeneration without becoming cancerous. I certainly would do so if it were possible, and I see little reason to believe otherwise for many people of the MEU. There would need to be regulation though: no more than 3 children during your lifespan, or forced sterilization to go along with the treatment. I see all sorts of unpleasant side effects like people buying reproduction rights and circumventing the law, but if draconic measures against such were necessary as a price for longevity I would accept it. |
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Post by opuspace on Sept 1, 2016 17:17:19 GMT
The biggest problem I see with genetically lengthening our lifespans is that the tech would only be accessible to higher class citizens. There would be hoarding such advancements and if it's only in the hands of corrupt individuals high up in the system, they can make changes much, much harder since old age won't finish off what they continue.
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