Putin's plan to live forever

Vladimir Putin is funneling $26 billion into state-sponsored longevity research, including 3D bioprinting and organ replacement using genetically modified mini-pigs, to secure his own immortality. This obsession with extending life is deeply rooted in the philosophy of Nikolai Fyodorov, an 1860s Russian ascetic who proposed the "common task" of resurrecting the dead and conquering death through science. While Fyodorov envisioned a collective, egalitarian future for humanity, contemporary autocrats and tech elites have co-opted these transhumanist ideals to consolidate personal power. This shift highlights a troubling departure from the original moral framework of universal immortality, as modern applications prioritize the longevity of a select few over the welfare of the broader population. These efforts reflect a persistent, centuries-old Russian tradition of using state resources to pursue the impossible goal of cheating death.