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What we really need is for people to be healthy and productive for a greater portion of their lifespan. Re-engineering humans Re: ?What if humans were designed to last??1 Except in those areas of the world where food shortages, war and disease are major threats, most people can now expect to live longer than their grandparents did. Those of us fortunate enough to be living in the wealthier parts of

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Re: ?What if humans were designed to last??1 Except in those areas of the world where food shortages, war and disease are major threats, most people can now expect to live longer than their grandparents did. Those of us fortunate enough to be living in the wealthier parts of the world are doing well in the longevity stakes. We are healthier, fitter, bigger, and stronger, on average than preceding generations. Perhaps we should be concentrating on making this possible for the majority of human beings instead of on making immensely extended life possible for a few.

Marie Cooper
Norwegian Institute for Fisheries & Aquaculture Research
Tromse, Norway
marie.cooper@fiskeriforskning.no

According to the GAO, the overhang of unfunded commitments for the USA exceeds $50 trillion and is increasing at a rate exceeding $2500 a month per full time worker.2 This overhang of healthcare and retirement commitments is present in all developed countries and ...

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