Thread: Ageing gene found by scientists could be key to longer lifespans

Originally Posted by Don

Which leads me to ask; If we could extend the average lifespan greatly, should we? Unintended consequences are often the ultimate "Oops".

Of course. In real terms extending the Human life would initially be only available to those with wealth, and then would trickle down until almost everyone in developed countries has access to it, probably even covered by health insurance. However the areas of real population growth, Africa, Asia, will mostly be without it, meaning actual population growth would be minimal. In fact growth in Western countries would decrease even more, as people no longer feel pressured by age to have children. IMO the benefits far outweigh any forseeable cost.