Immortality is now a question of when - not if. The elimination of death will not do away with problems. It will take away the tragedy in human life. Once we attain immortality everything will be possible. We must urgently accelerate the temp of Space exploration and colonization.
Space colonization opens up the abundance of the universe.
Frees us of all finiteness. Quickens the momentum-swing to telespheres. Multiplies our chances of connecting with other intelligences who in turn could give us a mighty boost forward. Everywhere the industrial world is wearing out. It is not an accident that suddenly more and more of our institutions are malfunctioning.