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Death is Wrong Kindle Edition

by Gennady Stolyarov II (Author), Wendy Stolyarov (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 55 ratings
If you have ever asked, “Why do people have to die?” then this book is for you. The answer is that no, death is not necessary, inevitable, or good. In fact, death is wrong. Death is the enemy of us all, to be fought with medicine, science, and technology. This book introduces you to the greatest, most challenging, most revolutionary movement to radically extend human lifespans so that you might not have to die at all.

You will learn about some amazingly long-lived plants and animals, recent scientific discoveries that point the way toward lengthening lifespans in humans, and simple, powerful arguments that can overcome the common excuses for death. If you have ever thought that death is unjust and should be defeated, you are not alone. Read this book, and become part of the most important quest in human history.

This book was written by the philosopher and futurist Gennady Stolyarov II and illustrated by the artist Wendy Stolyarov. It is here to show you that, no matter who you are and what you can do, there is always a way for you to help in humanity’s struggle against death.

"I thought the book was fun to read and important in what it tries to accomplish." - Zoltan Istvan, Psychology Today
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  • "I thought the book was fun to read and important in what it tries to accomplish." - Psychology Today
  • "As a transhumanist, I was pleased to discover the nonfiction children's book Gennady Stolyarov II and his wife Wendy Stolyarov recently created and published." - Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET)
  • "Not too grammatically complex, and not too excruciatingly simplistic, Death is Wrong is a blunt dose of reality, quick to the punch and holding nothing back. This is the book I wish I'd have read as a young child." - The Proactionary Transhumanist
  • "The language is just saccharine enough for children to dig into, but the portentous themes will strike deep, philosophical chords in adults. The overall message is positive: The way technology is headed, we should be able to continue discovering and doing the things we love indefinitely." - Fast Company
  • "Gennady Stolyarov II and his wife Wendy Stolyarov do not believe in death. They think science and technology can solve it and, until it does, we need to begin thinking that our end is not a foregone conclusion. [...] First, they think, the cultural perception of mortality has to be changed, and the best method to achieve that goal is to begin with teaching children." - Huffington Post
  • "The book makes a philosophical case for why death is the enemy. [...] Stolyarov also bucks the idea that aging inevitably means inching closer to death. He and other life-extension advocates make a point to differentiate between 'aging,' the passage of time, and 'senescence,' the biological breakdown of the body." - Motherboard

About the Author

Gennady Stolyarov II is, above all, an individual who seeks to use ideas to change the world. He is an actuary, philosopher, amateur mathematician, composer, poet, and futurist. He has published The Rational Argumentator (http: //rationalargumentator.com/), an online magazine for world-transforming ideas, since 2002. Mr. Stolyarov's thousands of published works include articles, short stories, poems, videos, academic study guides, musical compositions, audio recordings, and fractal artworks. His online books, available for free download, include Eden against the Colossus, Implied Consent: A Play on the Sanctity of Human Life, A Rational Cosmology, The Best Self-Help is Free, and the Guide to Stolyarovian Shorthand. Mr. Stolyarov holds the professional insurance designations of Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA), Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS), Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Reinsurance (ARe), Associate in Regulation and Compliance (ARC), Associate in Personal Insurance (API), Associate in Insurance Services (AIS), Accredited Insurance Examiner (AIE), and Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance (AIAF).

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00H4PG0RG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rational Argumentator Press
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 29, 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
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Customers find the book easy to read, with one noting it's not too grammatically complex. Moreover, they appreciate its informative content, with one review highlighting its discussion of biological research into life extension. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its content, with one customer describing it as a wonderful children's book.

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Customers find the book easy to read and compelling, with one customer noting that the writing is clear and not too excruciatingly simplistic.

"Fantastic read, even for an adult. Raised religiously, I never once thought of death as being wrong...." Read more

"...The writing is clear and confident, and I enjoyed reading it. I think most people would. The artwork deserves mention as well...." Read more

"...OK and the questions posed too, but I somehow think this book is a good idea with a really bad execution...." Read more

"The message this book conveys is a genuinely, universally altruistic and morally right one, and may help set children's priorities sooner so they..." Read more

9 customers mention "Information quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative, with one review specifically highlighting its discussion of biological research into life extension and its realistic vision of a better future.

"...The possibilities for humanity are endless if we end death. This book is a great step in making the change to a world without death...." Read more

"...There's also a nice discussion of the biological research into life extension, and why we should expect it to be successful, and soon...." Read more

"...Sure, the information is OK and the questions posed too, but I somehow think this book is a good idea with a really bad execution...." Read more

"...This easy to read book will no doubt have a significant impact on the future of mankind...." Read more

3 customers mention "Book content"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's content, with one noting it is written for young readers and another describing it as a wonderful children's book.

"...Knowing that this book is tailored for children readers, I almost put the book down at that point because I don't need ideas on how I could spend..." Read more

"Yes, that's exactly what it is. This book is written for young readers..." Read more

"...I believe this wonderful children's book, provided by the Stolyarovs, is a very grand step forward in achieving this...." Read more

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This book does an excellent job at showing how Death is, in fact, a very bad thing and that Deathism, the blind acceptance of Death is a cancer in Our society.
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  • greets
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eye opener
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2013
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    Fantastic read, even for an adult. Raised religiously, I never once thought of death as being wrong. Since ascending to atheism, I've accepted death as sad yet natural and unavoidable.

    Not once have I ever considered that death is wrong; the concept is so obscure that I may never have thought of it myself. Sure, many times I've concluded that "death sucks." and "death is unfair" but that was the extent of my thoughts on the topic.

    Now that I'm presented with the idea, I finally get it. Death is wrong. We're finally at a point in human history where we don't have to accept what we've been given naturally. We can decide our own future, we can make more time to do what we've always wanted to do, but never had time for.

    Part of this book offered ideas on how one could spend their time, if one could live forever. Knowing that this book is tailored for children readers, I almost put the book down at that point because I don't need ideas on how I could spend extra time! Almost every day I feel like I don't have enough time to do the things I want to do. Regardless, the ideas in the book renewed my interest in several subjects, and sparked interest in subjects I would pursue, if given more time.

    I am into space exploration. I thought the only way humans could possibly explore distant galaxies was to create robots who could take the time intensive trip to another place, then relay their experiences back to earth, hundreds or thousands of years later. The decedents of the creators who built the robots and launched the rockets would be able to enjoy the other world experiences, but the creators would be long gone.

    If we make the change to remove death, our perception of time will change as well. That century or millennium space ride wouldn't sound so ridiculous, and the voyage could be made by humans, not just robots. The possibilities for humanity are endless if we end death.

    This book is a great step in making the change to a world without death. The concept that death is wrong is widely unheard of, and I appreciate that this book will help young people to know that there is another, better way forward. 
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  • C.N. Steele
    5.0 out of 5 stars An upbeat, positive book about... death?
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2013
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    Yes, that's exactly what it is. This book is written for young readers (perhaps junior high age? It would be the sort of thing I might have read in 6th grade), but adult readers will find it compelling reading. It begins as autobiography, the story of the author's first realization of death at perhaps the age of 5, but quickly develops into a discussion of issues surrounding life extension and the history of thinking on the subject. The author does a very nice job introducing the philosophy of life extension and addressing objections to it. There's also a nice discussion of the biological research into life extension, and why we should expect it to be successful, and soon. The writing is clear and confident, and I enjoyed reading it. I think most people would.

    The artwork deserves mention as well. Wendy Stolyarov's illustrations definitely add to the book. Her faces seem unusually expressive. The lovely art helps advance the positive nature of the book. Good stuff.

    After reading it, I found myself wishing they'd write another one, fiction, or maybe even a graphic novel, portraying the story the cover art hints at -- a young boy ordering death away, forever, we'd hope. If they do, I'll buy it. In the meantime, I recommend this one without reservation. It's worth reading.

    Disclaimer: both of the Stolyarovs are friends and former students of mine. They know I don't give praise lightly and that I criticize when I think it's due. The reader of this review should know, though, that I've known the author and illustrator since 2006.
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  • Matias Wald
    3.0 out of 5 stars I expected something more...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2014
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    I was actually expecting a book, not something clearly made up during a weekend. Sure, the information is OK and the questions posed too, but I somehow think this book is a good idea with a really bad execution.

    The author should have really though if they wanted to make a children's book or something else.

    Death is NOT "wrong"... it is just becoming increasingly irrelevant.
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  • Resource
    4.0 out of 5 stars A start in the right direction, seems crude, but first of its kind
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2014
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    The message this book conveys is a genuinely, universally altruistic and morally right one, and may help set children's priorities sooner so they can get on the right path and hopefully learn to prioritize an education in; and foster enthusiasm in; matters of cellular and molecular biology, gerontology, biomedical engineering, so as to pursue ways to save their loved ones.

    However, I do not believe it to be very engaging, this is something all children should be required to read but I don't think it will have much influence without being a required reading, without parents and teachers making the children become engaged in the utility of life extension education and technologies.

    There is nothing else like this out there, yet, and the value of this book is that it allows children to circumvent years of doubting, misdirection, logical obstacles and lies pertaining to the only thing that truly matters in the known universe; the true value of the human life.
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  • E Perry
    5.0 out of 5 stars An important book wonderfully written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2014
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    Death Is Wrong is simple yet gives a good overview of why we should be working together to end the blight of involuntary death upon humanity. It is written in a way that engages young and old alike and is ideal for anyone new to the concept of healthy life extension. The illustrations are also delightful.
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  • Giovanni R
    5.0 out of 5 stars A small great book
    Reviewed in Italy on May 16, 2014
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    A small book with the biggest content:
    the title couldn't be clearer, Death is, indeed, wrong.
    This is the concept the author wants to convey to the youngest readers, who are the target of this project.
    The idea here is that is the youngest generations will start to understand the necessity of fighting against death, we will really have a chance to win this battle.
    And the book is, in my opinion, a good and refreshing reading also for the less young readers: we all need to be reminded that Death is Wrong and that we need to fight our battle against it.
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