What year will we be able to cure aging?

Question

I would consider a cure to be keeping your brain alive hooked to a computer and somehow keeping consciousness.

Answer 1

The word 'cure' is used in reference to diseases and disorders, and food preservation.

Since the human aging process is none of these (OK, some folks do look kinda pickled), but rather a natural consequence of being a carbon-based life form, this question doesn't make sense.

Even 'slowing down' the aging process is not to be taken literally. We're simply delaying the onset of inevitable decline.

The closest reasonable response I could propose is that we'll be able to 'cure' aging when we've changed the nature of our physical beings to the extent that we no longer age, and where the process of aging itself becomes an aberration. But at that point, we'll no longer be 'we,' but a different nature of being, altogether--perhaps more of an ethereal, spiritual entity.

I wouldn't be looking at a year for this, though. More like an era, at least thousands, and perhaps millions of years into the future, if ever.

You might want to read some literature regarding Transhumanism. Much of it is a hybrid between physics and science fiction.

PS: Can you imagine the implications (e.g., medical, social, environmental, economic, political, ethical) were we to stumble upon a 'cure' for aging next week?!

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Answer 2

Technically, aging is not really a disease, so cure is not needed. But with aging, the body deteriorates and looses is function because of less elasticity of the tissues and organs. It is a natural process our body goes through. So the better option is to age gracefully. Have a balanced lifestyle, eat healthy, exercise regularly, and avoid too much stress if possible.

Answer 3

2056

Answer 4

Hopefully never. The world needs fresh ideas, keeping people alive for ever means less room for new generations and new ideas.

Answer 5

I didn't know that aging needed to be "cured".

Answer 6

Never
we can't "cure" anging cause it's not a disease!
Maybe some symptoms can be atenuated, but that's all.

Answer 7

You can't cure aging.

Answer 8

the same year we figure out how to prevent all the ill effects of oxidants, and carbohydrates on the body.

but if you would never die, what motivation would youhave for doing anything today?

Answer 9

the only cure for aging is death. sorry to say, but true.

Answer 10

never, we were born to age and then die. and before that take care of r parents cuz they did the same 4 us..that's life....L