Immortality

Immortality is the concept of living forever, either through biological means, such as advanced medical technologies, or through non-biological means, such as digital consciousness or religious beliefs in an afterlife. The term originates from the Latin immortalis, meaning "not subject to death." In Hebrew, immortality is translated as חיי נצח (Hayei Netsach). Other relevant translations include Unsterblichkeit in German, immortalità in Italian, and 不朽 (Bùxiǔ) in Chinese. Throughout history, the pursuit of immortality has been a central theme in various cultures, philosophies, and religions. In biology, research into immortality focuses on understanding and potentially reversing the aging process, while in technology, efforts are directed towards creating digital avatars or uploading human consciousness to computers. Religious and mythological perspectives often depict immortality as a divine gift or a state achieved through spiritual enlightenment.