Edited sentence: Accepting mind uploading as a solution would divert attention and funding from anti-aging and cryonics research, which are less objectionable approaches insofar as they do not necessitate cloning (when the procedure is based upon a mind upload to a biological clone).From a practical point of view, those who aspire to mind uploading must focus on cryonics or other forms of life extension if they have any hope of surviving long enough to personally benefit from mind uploading.Rejuvenation and other forms of life extension are likely to become practical many decades (at least) before any form of mind uploading becomes feasible