Live to be 150?

           I’ve seen several articles on social media, about various scientists who think they can help mankind live to be 120, 130—even 150.  These people are all beaming, thrilled with their ingenious ways to do this.

          Some of them manipulate genes, even using worms with whom we apparently share genetic circuitry (yikes). Some speak of rewiring with a gene oscillator, mitochondria, and other paths which make these experts “very optimistic.”

          BUT… has anyone interviewed old people to see if they even want this?  There’s more to this adventure than merely extending good health. I took a casual survey and not one of my elderly friends wants to participate.

          They cite technology as one of the worst inventions ever—they can’t even turn on their TV or use their phones without a tutorial. Modern music is awful, young people have terrible manners, parents are too busy to raise polite children, everything costs too much, and all the shows and movies use gutter language. “The world is going to pot,” one said, and then added, “quite literally!”

          One thing the scientists never address is how these seniors will get by—  will people be eager to hire them?  And, if not, how will their money last that long? Or will our taxes pay for 50 years of extended living centers, meals, health care, and transportation?

          Most people in their golden years have already reached their goals, or given up on them. Should they plan what can literally be a second life? Soon we’ll have great-great-great grandparents, and who wants to invite that many relatives to Thanksgiving dinner?

          I’m not against medical progress. I just think we need to consider all the ramifications. Like Jeff Goldblum said in Jurassic Park, “… your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, that they didn’t stop to think if they should.”

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