The Future of Age: Living Longer, Challenging Society

With life expectancies increasing, society needs to adapt to accommodate longer lifespans. The current structure is not designed to handle people routinely living into their 80s, 90s, and beyond. Work, education, and healthcare systems need to evolve to support productive and independent aging. The concept of a linear life progression from education to work to retirement is becoming outdated. Instead, individuals will have multiple careers and engage in lifelong learning. Society must also address financial and policy challenges to support midlife transitions and flexible work arrangements. While there are promising advances in cellular reprogramming and longevity research, the goal is not immortality but an extended health span.