Would You Want to Live to 150+ Years Old?
@NewWorldOptimist (184)
November 16, 2020 8:10am CST
Transhumanist technology is advancing rapidly. Researchers around the world are working on reversing or slowing down the process of aging in humans. This could be done through a cocktail of medications, gene editing, or other ways.
Recently, one research group was able to reverse the biological age of study participants by 2.5 years using a cocktail of common drugs. Might not sound like a big deal, but it was a significant breakthrough. AI and Quantum Computing are going to accelerate new discoveries. Additionally, more than 500 drugs have been identified that could help do this, as well.
Curious to know your thoughts! Would you want to live a healthier life into your 100s or possibly beyond? What do you think this will mean for the world? Economics?
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@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
16 Nov 20
If I can remain my looks and body at 35 and live for 150, then I might consider that. Also, if my loved ones will be given the same chances. Otherwise, it will be terribly sad and lonely to watch everyone around you pass away and move on, while I am stuck.
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@NewWorldOptimist (184)
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16 Nov 20
The availability of this therapy to everyone is one of my greatest concerns, as well. I do wish governments around the world would start preparing people for this inevitability and start protecting rights now!
@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
16 Nov 20
No. I don`t like. It is not easy to be living old. You will have so many sickness and pains while you get older 
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@NewWorldOptimist (184)
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16 Nov 20
True! But, these advances take that into account. Your chronological age could be 150, but your biological age would be much younger. Think of the science fiction shows where vampires look 30 but are hundreds of years old. Not that you would be a vampire, though LOL
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@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
17 Nov 20
@NewWorldOptimist I don`t like the idea. It scares me 
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@NewWorldOptimist (184)
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17 Nov 20
@m_audrey6788 What scares you about it? I believe each person should have a choice. But, if you could feel 40 at 150, why wouldn't we want it?
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@NewWorldOptimist (184)
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16 Nov 20
Like I mentioned in my comment below, you wouldn't be fragile. Your chronological age could be 150, but your biological age would be much younger. Think of the science fiction shows where vampires look 30 but are hundreds of years old. Not that you would be a vampire, though LOL
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
16 Nov 20
Oh my. If I can still be working way into my 100s with a good quality of life, then Im up for it. But then Im scared of needles lol
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@mynameiskate (2571)
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17 Nov 20
Life it wonderful so extending it would be super. I don't want to be a *borg drone however.
*fictional startrek tv series character who strives for perfection
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@mynameiskate (2571)
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19 Nov 20
@NewWorldOptimist We always have freedom of choice but if we decide to turn our care over to care providers need to understand they have legal obligations to follow. I'm certainly not against doctors but you do turn over your decision making abilities when they put you to sleep on the table. :)
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@NewWorldOptimist (184)
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17 Nov 20
In the transhumanist movement, there are people who want that borg lifestyle. I am one who believes they should have the right to go that way if they choose, but not the right to force anyone into it. I wouldn't mind more of a hive-mind, but wouldn't want to be totally borgish, either. LOL
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@NewWorldOptimist (184)
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17 Nov 20
@mynameiskate You raise a very valid concern: When we get to that point, we should still have the option to choose the alternative. As a political activist in this field, that is one of my biggest concerns: Freedom to choose the options that fit us as individuals the best.
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@paigea (35775)
• Canada
16 Nov 20
Something to think about. I knew someone who lived on her own until she was about 105! She then spent a few years in a nursing home. She was enjoying life.
I would have to think about it a lot. Our world is crowded with such uneven sharing if resources. If we all start living even longer????
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@NewWorldOptimist (184)
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16 Nov 20
Exactly!! There are some significant consequences to pursuing this that we collectively need to address before it gets here. Being proactive with something like this is extremely important.
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@oahuwriter (26778)
• United States
17 Nov 20
Amazing what science can do. Living till 145 years old but others might not do it leaves me a bit wondering who else will be with me living. I am a Senior already, have my executors so I won't be pensive about things after I'm gone. So who then will be my executors if I live linger then they? Don't know who else like me wanting to live to 145 yrs and it will be a problem for me not having executors. If I'm like 66 at 145 great, but if not no thanks.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
16 Nov 20
That's a very interesting question. I don't know what to day about this, I think if we are meant to grow up, get old, then die. I would try out those new methods to not age.
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@Fa_Maverick (9458)
• Australia
18 Nov 20
If they could definitely prevent the breakdown of my mind and body then yes and no... I would love to see the triumphs of the human race but the way people treat each other can be extremely appauling so I would be happy to move on earlier
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