The Epistemology of Progress: Technology and Longevity

This article undertakes a thorough analysis of the epistemological foundations of contemporary progress, building on John Brockman's thesis on the optimistic nature of science. The author argues that science is not merely a collection of facts but a rigorous evidentiary procedure that allows us to objectively assess the directions of civilizational development. The text examines the multidimensional impact of artificial intelligence on social and economic structures, pointing to differences in the development models of global powers. Particular attention is paid to the revolution in biotechnology, which is witnessing a shift from passive descriptions of aging processes to active interventions such as senolytic therapies and RNA interference. Finally, the analysis addresses the ethical conflict between technological optimization and the preservation of individual subjectivity in an era of surplus economies, raising questions about the future of the human condition in an automated world.