This isn't exactly an advancing technologies topic, but it relates to what may be in store for us if and when we achieve radically extended lifespans:
https://qz.com/914002/youre-a-completely-different-person-at-14-and-77-the-longest-running-personality-study-ever-has-found/
I've known this to be true for a long time, since I've kept a journal every single day of my life since I turned 13. When I go back and view my old journals, I'm struck by how different my concerns and interests were, as well as the fact that I don't remember most of what happened then even with the written reminder (and I have a pretty sharp memory).
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