The Theory by Dr. DeGrey
Although I find Dr. DeGrey’s theory extremely interesting, I cannot agree with it. He speaks of the need to keep our bodies intact, which can be understood as a reduction in the saturation and activity of life for its continuation (Talks at Google, 2018). I disagree with it, as it will reduce the quality of life. I see some potential benefits for individuals regarding their capacity to achieve specific goals and life achievements. However, the paper will further describe the disadvantages for society.
My Opinion and Plan for Living 150 Years
If I could live for 150 years and maintain an active lifestyle, everything would depend entirely on how I spent the first half of those years. Being self-sufficient, having received a high-quality education, and having a family, I would choose between two survival options. First, to devote time to exploring the planet and enjoying nature, in particular, would travel. The second option is to dedicate yourself to the service of humanity and engage in active scientific activity.
Possible Problems and Issues
For example, extending the life expectancy of people to 150 years, almost twice the current length, can significantly violate social norms. In particular, intergenerational solidarity, expressed in government programs, may be violated when young people work to support pensioners (Kasagi, 2020). Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the several additional decades of life will be active and healthy. Moreover, as changes in thinking towards older people in the US, one should understand that these people are full members of society without any restrictions.
Important Aspects of Living Over 100 Year-of-Age
As an active role, as mentioned above, it is vital to ensure not only a decent but also productive life for people over 100 years of age. If successful, those people could bring enormous benefits to society, for example, in science and technology. With more time, these people can use the knowledge gained throughout their lives, create new scientific works, and conduct the necessary research. They can also be rulers, as they have faced many instructive historical examples that have become wiser throughout their lives.
References
Kasagi, E. (2020). Solidarity across generations: Comparative law perspectives. Springer International Publishing.
Talks at Google. (2018). The Science of Curing Aging | Aubrey de Grey, PhD | Talks at Google [Video]. YouTube. Web.