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    Will someone born before 2001 live to be 150?

    Created by Anthony on {{qctrl.question.created_time | dateStr}}.
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    A recent question, pertaining to the "natural" human lifespan, addresses a study suggesting that 125 is an absolute upper limit. But what if we keep pushing beyond the natural limit using medical technology to extend the human lifespan?

    A recent article discusses a bet between Jay Olshansky and Steven Austad as to whether any human born before 2001 would live to be 150, and be of sound mind.

    Who will win?

    Resolution is positive if a human born prior to 2001 is alive and of sound mind at an age of 150. Per the current list of oldest humans, the earliest possible resolution time is 2049.

    Categories:
    Human Sciences – Longevity
    Effective Altruism

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