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We can extend healthspan, how about that?
by exolymph 4y ago
We can extend healthspan, how about that?
- grishka 4y agoSo people would still die because of the passage of time, but would stay healthy? But if they stay healthy without any age-related conditions, what would they die of? This whole idea that forced death is necessary is stupid. We need to let go of it.
- MattPalmer1086 4y agoPeople would still die in accidents, disasters and from disease, or war. Just not aging.
- grishka 4y agoYes, but then, firstly, that would be actually something you can influence by at least being more careful, and secondly, I've seen estimates that with aging removed, the average human lifespan would be around 1000 years. And 1000 years is quite a lot of time in terms of scientific progress. Just a reminder: electricity was very new just 150 years ago, yet it's essential for our current society.
- MattPalmer1086 4y agoI don't dispute anything you said, but I'm not sure what point you are making.
- nradov 4y agoWell that part is pretty easy for most people though a combination of frequent exercise, good nutrition, proper sleep hygiene, and avoidance of substance abuse. It doesn't even require any medications. It does require a certain degree of discipline.