If you could live to be 1,000 years old, would you? Aubrey de Grey thinks so. As a relentless pursuer of longevity hacking, he believes that with proper medical interventions, we as a society must solve the "ageing problem" and give humanity the right to live as long as they want to. Scientifically justified or not, he thinks this can happen soon.
If you feel a sudden sense of unease, you're not alone. The possibility of endlessly living affects our entire value system of time and worth. As time is a precious commodity, we are often encouraged to stop and smell the roses and "live in the moment." If we had all the time in the world, would our special moments mean as much?
Whether 1,000 years is realistic or not, we are living longer as a species. In 2020, the World Economic Forum reported that there were over half a million people worldwide, currently over 100, and that number is rising. Thanks to an improved medical system, increased wealth, and better lifestyles, we are living long enough to battle age-related diseases. However, the scientific community is interested in discovering if we can "solve or hack" the aging problem for good.
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