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[–] ArsCortica 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I generally agree with you from the point of technical feasibility, but I still have concerns regarding whether or not allowing people to become dramatically older than, say, 100 actually is a good idea in terms of population development and the like. Furthermore, the question remains whether people who theoretically can live to 200 or whathaveyou actually remain in their good years (i.e., capable of working) when they are 100 years old, because as of right now, advanced geriatric medicine may increase the total age the patient can reach, but not the budget of the pensions office. And this is not going to get better if increase longevity may have a negative effect on the birth rates. Finally, there's the entire drama about social stratification.