"According to new research, there may be a surprisingly effective way for men to increase their lifespans — but it requires a pretty severe alteration to the physical body that may not appeal to everybody.An international team led by researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand were able to show that castration of … Continue reading Ahead of the Castration Trend
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The Last Castrato
"This episode begins (just about) and ends (indeed) with recordings of Alessandro Moreschi – AKA the Angel of Rome – AKA the Last Castrato. His recordings are the only surviving sounds of a tradition of castrated male singers that lasted over 350 years, and mutilated countless thousands of innocent children in the process."Ramsey Janini, "Episode 16 – Alessandro Moreschi and … Continue reading The Last Castrato
Open Question: Augmented Humanity / Transhumanism, Good or Bad?
Open question: If you had the opportunity to expand your senses or your abilities via an outpatient medical procedure, would you do it? What about using a procedure like preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) to select among embryos for specific traits? What happens to evolution when individuals begin to self select for traits they consider desirable? … Continue reading Open Question: Augmented Humanity / Transhumanism, Good or Bad?
Ask Your Doctor: Is Castration Right for You?
I came across a book on Amazon the other day, "Castration: The Advantages and the Disadvantages," by Victor T. Cheney. I have to admit I initially found it hilarious. Between my social conditioning, the slightly humorous reviews, the fact that Amazon makes it very clear that the item is available for gift wrap, it made … Continue reading Ask Your Doctor: Is Castration Right for You?
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