If you look at most people in the 100's they had a far higher quality of life in there 50s/60s/70s than people who died in their 70s/80s. So I think the dichot

If you look at most people in the 100's they had a far higher quality of life in there 50s/60s/70s than people who died in their 70s/80s. So I think the dichotomy you're presenting is a false one.