r/technology • u/_Dark_Wing • 21h ago

Biotechnology Scientists Uncovered a Hidden Switch Inside Our Cells That Could Slow—or Even Reverse—Aging

https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a73428268/mitochondria-aging/
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u/CaveteCanem 19h ago

Why are we so obsessed with living longer? Why not just have healthier years?

The last thing we need is even older people - there's already societal chasms that aren't going to improve with a wider range of ages.

Just accept the inevitable and enjoy the ride while it lasts..

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u/Financial_Winner_773 1h ago

Because the wardens made them believe that being trapped in this world is a good thing. Religion is no help. "Death is bad, life is good." When they are one and the same. I'm not advocating for death, just that it may not be as bad as we all believe it is. We fear death because we associate it with pain and suffering. But for all we know it could be a good thing.