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I have also noticed this. Obviously life extension would create a bunch of problems (wealth accumulation, overpopulation) as well as solving others (short term

I have also noticed this. Obviously life extension would create a bunch of problems (wealth accumulation, overpopulation) as well as solving others (short term thinking, cost of medical treatment in old age). But the vast majority of people in my experience instantly reject it citing some possible problem that might arise, and no further discussion can usually be had with them. I've come to believe that the subject of mortality just triggers a huge irrational reaction in most people. They don't want to think about it at all.

jacquesm 5y ago
It's very funny to call those that don't believe life extension should or will happen irrational. I think you have your parties mixed up. Thinking about something does not automatically make you rational, nor does thinking that something should happen. I don't think it is realistic, if for whatever reason it does happen I think we are not ready for it. That's all there is to it.
- MattPalmer1086 5y ago
  You misunderstand the point I am making. I am not calling all those who don't believe in life extension irrational. I am saying that in my experience, most people do not want to discuss it at all. They will bring up some obvious possible problem that might be caused by it, and then refuse any further discussion. I think (but don't know) that this is an irrational reaction to the topic of mortality.