Tom Kirkwood talks in this 2001Reith lecture about his research on longevity and how we are now living longer than at any point in the history of man and what are the challenges we face in trying to extend our lifespan.

"With our longer life spans we are entering uncharted territory in which the challenges for individuals and societies are formidable. They are formidable not least because we cherish extraordinarily negative stereotypes of the ageing process. The stereotypes have, if anything, grown more negative as life expectancy has increased. Survival to old age is less of an achievement and as life has become more secure, the inevitability of eventual ageing seems more of an affront."

Very interesting.

CATEGORY: AGEING