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A 70-year-old Stomper says he has no desire to live beyond 100 years old, despite suggestions that lifespans could continue increasing in the future.
Writing in response to a Straits Times commentary about preparing for a future where living to 120 could become commonplace, Stomper Francis questioned whether a longer life is necessarily a better one.
“Seriously, would you want to live till 120?” he asked, after reading the May 27 article.
The Stomper said that while medical advances may help people live longer, there are challenges that come with extreme longevity.
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“You’d outlive your children, probably your grandchildren. That’s a grief most humans aren’t built to carry,” he said.
“Your body, no matter how well maintained, will have wear. Joints, eyes, ears — something will fail.”
Focusing on quality of life over lifespan
Singapore’s overall life expectancy at birth is 83.5 years, but Francis believes the focus should not be on lifespan alone.
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