What is People Unlimited?
People Unlimited is one of the longest standing organizations dedicated to radical life extension and physical immortality. Founded in 1996 by James Strole and Bernadeane -- who already had over 30 years of experience speaking and writing on the eternal potential of the human body -- People Unlimited supports a community of like minded individuals who regularly meet to share insight, inspiration, information and encouragement about embracing and sustaining unlimited life spans.
People Unlimited events are known for their high energy, warmth and excitement. Topics covered at People Unlimited events address everything from emotional health, the latest developments in radical life extension science, nutrition, and financial well being, and above all the personal experiences and feelings of People Unlimited members, and the ways each of them practice and develop this unique way of living on a daily base. Members include people of all ages, among them professionals, entrepreneurs, artists and scientists.
In addition, People Unlimited is spearheading the Coalition for Radical Life Extension (www.rlecoalition.com), a non-profit organization which is bringing together transhumanists, immortalists and all those interested in radical life extension, in order to help promote it to a broader worldwide audience. The Coalition is the first ever movement to unite the best scientific minds in the world, each a top expert in their own field of research, to share information and inspire one another to bring about faster solutions to their common goal: ending sickness, aging and death.
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James Strole and Bernadeane
James Strole and Bernadeane have been pioneering the conversation on unlimited living and physical immortality since 1972. They are the authors of Living Without Death: The Experience of Physical Immortality. They've appeared on numerous TV shows both domestically and abroad, including interviews with Larry King, Joan Rivers and others that brought them extensive exposure. They've traveled for decades all over Europe, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, and South America and touched the hearts of thousands of people who were awakened to a new and powerful opportunity of living. They also hosted their own weekly radio program "The Immortality Tonight Show", and are the publishers of Living Unlimited Magazine.
Bernie and Jim have passionately advocated that the human body is not meant to fade away and die, decades before the great scientific minds of today started going public with their radical life extension ambitions. In fact, they were speaking on physical immortality before longevity was even popular. In their vision of a brand new world without death, people have the power to claim total control over their own fate, breaking free of all limitations. For years they’ve espoused radical personal empowerment to "take death out of the equation" on a daily basis, and that changing our lifestyle can alter our DNA. Now, research into epigenetics is proving that their inspiration is truly based on fact.
Jim and Bernie are entrepreneurs who operated several businesses before increasing interest in their work on physical immortality became a full time occupation. Their businesses included real estate and a salvage yard, experiences which regularly inform their down to earth expressions on living without limitation. Bernie, a music lover, plays piano and Jim is a passionate golfer.
They have consistently challenged death-oriented beliefs and practices, and so far have coached thousands of people to live healthier, fuller, more vibrant lives. They are both constantly looking for more people who feel the same about unlimited living, work tirelessly to keep building a world without death, and of course lead the exiting, energetic, groundbreaking events of People Unlimited.
People Unlimited events
Events typically begin with a brief meditation on a given topic, like achieving radical health, during which people close their eyes, hold hands, and focus their thoughts. This is followed by an introduction from that event’s MC, and usually one or two performances such as a song, dance, or reading.
Bernie and Jim facilitate the events, often opening with an expression of their own. They tend to be highly inspirational and can touch on a wide range of issues from breaking out of death-oriented attitudes and destructive behaviors, to their passionate vision for a post-deathist society. This will often be followed by a period of open expression in which other people will share their thoughts and feelings. The meetings are always very spontaneous and energizing, and expressions tend to build on each other, creating a collective impact and clarity that would not otherwise be reached. Each event is unique, and they tend to evolve from one week to the next, creating a continuity that takes us deeper into a given topic, generating profound perspectives and powerful insights.
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Hosting leaders of radical life extension
People Unlimited considers itself a Mecca for all those seeking to connect, nurture and grow their involvement in radical life extension and physical immortality. We regularly host speakers from the radical life extension community at large. These have included Max Moore, CEO of Alcor, author and activist Zoltan Istvan, pioneer scientist Bill Andrews and entrepreneur Liz Parrish of Bio Viva. In addition, People Unlimited members include subject matter experts in areas such as fitness, nutrition and prosperity, who regularly share their insights at events.
A holistic approach to physical immortality
People Unlimited embraces the challenge of living without limitation now. We believe that being physically immortal is our birthright, and that each individual is personally responsable to maintain that focus and passion for life every hour of every day. To achieve this, People Unlimited endorses a holistic approach with an emphasis on mind/body intention, which then empowers people to choose optimum nutrition, exercise and a complete radical life extension lifestyle. This lifestyle is further energized by the promise of new and emerging science. “Live long enough to live forever” is a popular slogan at People Unlimited, that captures the spirit of this holistic approach. "Have so much fun you will never have the time to think about death" is another big one. It’s about creating and nurturing a life that is so satisfying one would never want to leave it, so you have the motivation to do whatever it takes to keep going and going.
How to participate
People Unlimited holds events on a weekly basis, most Mondays and Fridays from 7:30pm to 10:30pm at the People Unlimited Immortality Education Center, in Scottsdale, Arizona. For a more comprehensive experience, weekend events are held, which include Friday evening sessions from 7:30pm to 10:30pm, Saturday from 11am to 4pm, and Sunday from 1pm to 6pm. Twice a year, usually in July and the holiday season in December, there is a whole week event People unlimited members like to refer to as a "celebration". For a current list of scheduled events, visit www.meetup.com/people-unlimited-inc.
Technology has made it possible for people from around the globe to participate in events via live streaming on the Internet. A chat function allows online participants to share their own thoughts and feelings as well. This program is called "Out of town membership", and is already used by members all over the world, from Israel to New Zealand, and of course many locations in the USA. People can also join as affiliates, giving them access to events and streaming on a limited basis. Out of town membership also include the opportunity to establish direct personal connection with different members of people unlimited including founders James Strole and Bernadeane. For more information about cost and benefits, go to People unlimited official website: www.peopleunlimitedinc.com
Nutrition and exercise
The nourishment and care of our bodies is one of the most important issues on the People Unlimited agenda. We are regularly talking about nutrition, exercise and health, sharing new developments and encouraging everyone to be committed. Just by being involved with People Unlimited on a regular basis, you will hear about new trends in fitness, supplementation, diet, cleansing and other beneficial behaviors.
However, People Unlimited does not endorse any one approach to any related health matter. Nor does People Unlimited itself sell health products. Each person is unique and needs to make their own choices about what works for them. For example, clearly everyone should exercise regularly, but how much and at what mix of cardio to weight bearing workouts is a matter of debate, and ultimately, personal choice. Also, if you are planning to be here forever, you can expect the so-called “right answers” of today to change tomorrow. This has already been happening for years and will continue on into the future.
Several members of People Unlimited are top experts in the fields of health, nutrition and fitness, and often speak on these subjects. Entire events are at times dedicated to such discussions. We also keep our fingers on the pulse of the health care system, and how to best navigate it for positive results. In all, People Unlimited serves as a kind of extended brain trust of experience and expertise for members to draw on.
The importance of touch and immortality
Physical touch has a huge importance for health and emotional wellness. Several advanced research studies have found that if a child receives a constant loving physical touch from an early age their development is enhanced and they will grow to be much healthier and happier, physically and mentally. Children who do not receive the nourishment of touch are adversely affected in many ways. In fact, touch is essential to their health.
We feel that there are strong implications for adults as well. To truly thrive, we all need to feel the warmth and affection of physical touch. This is distinct from sexuality. We do not promote promiscuity. Nor do we feel that people should have to go to bed with each other just to get a good hug. We stress that the physical touch we give to each other should always come from a place of caring, and be given in consideration of the boundaries of others.
Why it’s important to meet regularly
Feeling unlimited is a heightened state of being. Most people most of the time do not feel this way. And since we are social beings, who tend to synchronize with those around us, it’s important to have regular contact with others who feel the way we feel, or want to feel.
We meet regularly, typically twice a week, to inspire one another to take personal action and responsibility to live super healthy lives, both physically and emotionally. We view aging as a disease, and a curable one. But there is no silver bullet for achieving this. It’s a way of life that must be explored and personalized by each individual. What we have in common is a desire to support one another and be supported by a community of immortalists. In a way, just the physical presence of a fellow immortalist is a reminder that we were meant to live and not to die.
Most of us were born and raised into a death-oriented society. In order to rise above that level of relating, we need one another. Above all, we just love to be together. Nothing is more fun than being surrounded by people who want you to live and succeed as much as you want to live and succeed.
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Why People Unlimited is not a religion
Some people mistakenly view People Unlimited as a religion because it deals with one topic that has historically been considered the domain of religion: immortality and eternal life. However, this topic has increasingly become the domain of science and philosophy.
People Unlimited is founded on tenets that are polar opposite to religion. All major religions are based on a specific set of rules, usually published in a holy book. The Old Testament for Jews, the New Testament for Christians, the Koran for Muslims and so on. We have no holy book or books and there are no rules except being alive, well, happy and thriving.
Each member decides for themselves how they want to move daily towards unlimited living, taking responsibility for their own actions, and of course expressing themselves in order to excite and inspire other people in their own individual movements.
Regarding our feelings towards organized religion, it is an official People Unlimited policy, but also a basic personal opinion amongst most of our members, to respect all people's beliefs. If you do believe in a god, we would simply encourage you to believe in one that wants you to live forever. Obviously, we do reject any doctrine that teaches people to die as a means of gaining anything, including salvation.
We consider it vital that each person take charge of their life to create what they want, rather than leaving it up to another person or deity. We think people deserve the credit for their creation.
We strongly believe in and support personal development and achievement, and encourage our members to work hard and fulfill their full potential. We support quick movement, decisive action, going with your gut feeling and generally living with fire in our bellies.
People are welcome to express their feelings freely in our events. We love fruitful discussions and debates, and we support and always look forward to meeting more people who are passionate about life and are excited about living.
Politics, family, relationships
People Unlimited is not, in any form, a political organization. Some members might express their personal political beliefs during meetings, but it is their own opinion and does not reflect the views of the management of People Unlimited.
Our official approach towards all these issues is, and always has been, basic and simple. We support every move a person will make as long as it will help them achieve a better quality of living for themselves, and disapprove of any movement that will stand in their way and will stop them from reaching their full potential.
We encourage people to steer clear of traditional patterns of being that engender struggle and suffering. These often manifest in how we’ve seen our parents behave in family and relationship settings. We foresee that the new era of radical life extension will also bring a dramatic change for the better in how people treat themselves and one another. When we are no longer moving toward inevitable death and separation from those we love, there is a whole new opportunity to enjoy one another without anxiety, control and manipulation.
How does People unlimited feel about funerals?
We look forward to a world without death, but sadly we also realize people still die every day, some of them dear friends and family members. As for attending funerals, this a private decision for each member to make, and is respected as such. We are committed to supporting one another through these experiences, rather than being brought down by the grief of loss. While the pain of loss is undeniable, we encourage one another to continue living fully and vibrantly even in the face of death.
