Living to 150 or so...

[NuurAbSaal]

I'd personally choose a regular lifespan with no illnesses, disease, or cancers over immortality any day.

DISCLAIMER: I'm emotionally involved. Might not be contributing much.

This.

I have three grandparents over the age of 85. My dad's parents are in relatively good health (with stuff like successful glaucoma surgery in their pasts) and live an active life. My granddad still goes for regular 1h walks around town and my grandma still enjoys cooking (spectacularly!) for 6+ people.

My mom's mother though has two bad knees, two bad hips, occasional ultra-high blood pressure to the point of near-fainting and bad eyesight. She can barely manage her daily life unassisted. A 20m walk exhausts her (she's walking with two crutches). The recent temperatures here (around 35°C/95°F) more or less confine her to her bed if she doesn't want to take the risk of fainting. Basically her quality of life sucks. She has occasionally stated that "I have enough".

So woo-hoo if you can theoretically reach 120, life's got to be at least a modicum of fun. Imagine a game with 120 levels, but the last 30 are nothing more than a pain (heh... ). What's the point?

take care
Tarabulus