You say the idea presented is “that we MUST live for as long as possible…” But the author claims that isn't his idea: > The argument is not in favor or life-s

You say the idea presented is “that we MUST live for as long as possible…” But the author claims that isn't his idea: > The argument is not in favor or life-span extension per se. Adding extra years of sickness and debility at the end of life would be pointless. The argument is in favor of extending, as far as possible, the human health-span. By slowing or halting the aging process, the healthy human life span would be extended. Individuals would be able to remain healthy, vigorous, and productive at ages at which they would otherwise be dead.