In Time
Last movie night, we watched the movie In Time. With a turnout of 6 people, we followed the movie with pizza and a discussion of the movie in terms of Lifespan and longevity. Specifically, we discussed the barriers to longevity research and preventative medicine, as well as cryonics, that is imposed upon people who lack knowledge or money for such technologies.
In this movie, an individual's lifespan is their form of currency. The area is divided into several "Time Zones" where the rich are practically immortal, and the poor survive for merely 24 hours. This speaks a lot about our society in general. Through more research, aging technologies would be provided to people from higher socioeconomic backgrounds, causing disparities to people who lack such resources. If we lived in such a world where lifespan was currency, how could we allow for more equitable measures to be taken? This was the main conversation of our discussion.
We also discussed scientific methods that could be used to allow for a way in which lifespan could be converted to currency. The general consensus was that this is not possible. However, it did lead to an interesting conversation about the finiteness of human life. Everything in this universe is finite, so is an infinite human life possible?
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Access to all events for free, including our research seminars, workshops and conferences.
Discounts on DNA-age methylation tests and whole-genome testing kits.
A Free DXA Bodycomp Scan.
Access to our grip-strength measuring device (dynamometer) and other technologies that we have acquired for usage by our members.
Access to exclusive events and biweekly blog posts.
Opportunities to network and connect with likeminded people.
Student Memberships can be purchased for $10 by emailing us. Full Lifespan Memberships with additional perks can be purchased at www.lifespansociety.com/membership.
We hope to host more future events to educate Lifespan Members about longevity and lifespan in a non-biased and scientific way. Longevity isn't just about extending life, it's about having a healthy lifespan. It's about making conscious choices starting now to enrich our lives in a fulfilling way.
