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To be fair, the science of aging has progressed by leaps and bounds in recent decades, and I have little doubt that gerontologists will eventually find a way to avoid, or more likely delay, the unpleasantries of extended life that some say are about to disappear, but which as anyone with their eyes open realises is occurring with increasing frequency.

There is no need to exaggerate or overstate the case by promising that we are all about to live hundreds or even thousands of years.

The fact is that nothing in gerontology even comes close to fulfilling the promise of dramatically extended lifespan, in spite of bold claims to the contrary that by now should sound familiar.

What is needed now is not exaggeration or false promises, but rather, a scientific pathway to improved physical health and mental functioning.

If we happen to live longer as a result, then we should consider that a bonus.

Source: “Don’t Fall for the Cult of Immortality” by Dr. S. Jay Olshansky is reprinted with permission from BBC News at http://www.bbcnews.co.uk.