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#1 thanatos

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Posted 03 February 2005 - 11:32 PM


I am a 14 year old high school student and I've always been fascinated by the concept of immortality. I would like to become a scientist and work to unlock the secrets to physical immortality but I dont know how to even start. What would I need to know? Which classes should I look to excel in and what should I plan to study in college to give me a good chance at the future I desire?

#2 Chip

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Posted 04 February 2005 - 02:58 AM

As a major tool for any science, I suggest going for mathematics, descriptive statistics perhaps being the most valuable mainly from the stand point of weighing the validity of various claims. Biology, of course, would be my second suggestion.

You lucky dude, being 14 at this time and stage gives you a better chance than me. I'm over half a century old and wonder if I will be able to catch the sky hook to endless tomorrows before this gas bag deflates. Then again, I'm not scared of dying. Sometimes I think maybe I'm a little frightened at living but that's only momentary lapses in my "joie de vivre."

best of all possible worlds to ya'

#3 eternaltraveler

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Posted 04 February 2005 - 05:13 AM

I agree with Chip about mathematics, but try to get in as much comp sci as you can. All sciences rely heavily on computers. Personally I do better learning the computer stuff on my own. Chemistry and biology are of course important, but at your stage I would worry about getting a background in all sciences as they are all related.

And if I may offer a piece of advice. Worry more about learning the theories, and how to apply them, rather than memorizing lots of equations. You'll have forgotten most of the equations a month after classes end, whereas if you learn the theory, you can use that to derive all the equations (this holds true in math, biology, chemistry and physics).

I'm going back to school starting in May myself. A couple classes this summer and then moving on to med school in the fall/winter. Planning on doing a double degree program involving genetics or something similar.

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#4 Cyto

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Posted 04 February 2005 - 06:09 AM

What would I need to know?


First, find out if you like biology of very small things ([lol]). Go here and watch the animations, its a great source:DNA from the Beginning

Do you think that is interesting or boring?

HS genetics classes are watered down a lot, of course, but if the teacher shows you electrophoresis then it could be good exposure. Ask the Genetics teacher in ADVANCE if she/he does this. Otherwise ask if they will show you anything hands on.

*Get with your school about the possibly of taking college classes, the school should cover it as long as you get a good grade in the class - THIS CAN PAY OFF BIG IN GETTING YOU AHEAD OF THE GAME. Need a natural science credit for HS? Then try to take a college biology class, heck I'll help you with bio classes if you have questions.

Which classes should I look to excel in and what should I plan to study in college to give me a good chance at the future I desire?


Well I find HS bio classes to be mostly worthless and math will help you get through a part of college requirements.

I would study for a Biochemistry/Cell and Molecular Biology major, whichever the college offers - both majors use the same stuff. Computers are a major part of biology but you usually just learn "on the job" how the programs for your lab are operated.

People will tell you different spectras of cellular biology to get into but I find that knowing your way around a biotech lab should be the first step. Be sure to press about technique classes at a college you may be looking at, course if your remember this in ~4 years.

#5 John Schloendorn

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Posted 04 February 2005 - 07:47 AM

I would say you have a long way to go until these decisions become important. Don't panic [tung].
As you stay in touch with people, like in this forum, you will naturally become creative, and develop your own sense of what's what in the world of life extension. I think this is much more important than to become the best geek at school.

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Posted 04 February 2005 - 08:31 AM

Some of the brightest and most productive people in science were thinking about challenging things from an age younger than yours. So it's never too early to start asking questions and investigating using the power of the Internet. Take as many math subjects as you can - even though you may not use all the math it will give you access to an indispensable solution and thinking toolset. Take your vanilla chemistry, biology and physics. Learn at least one computer language fluently. Finally, read as much as you can about medicine.

Most importantly, get the best grades you can. It will pay off in spades.

#7 Infernity

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Posted 30 June 2005 - 03:24 PM

Um, just jumped by to say happy birthday, and sadly I haven't seen you a long time over here...

Yours truthfully
~Infernity




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