Is there a limit to human longevity?

Is there a limit to the human lifespan? There are a few differing theories. Some argue that, yes, maximum lifespan is finite. Others think that with advances in medicine, the maximum could increase, but ultimately, our days are numbered.

However, there is another possibility: the human lifespan is – at least theoretically – limitless. It's an alluring thought, supported by two recent studies and some pretty sophisticated statistical analyses.

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:36 - The three camps of longevity theory
00:01:33 - Extreme value theory suggests that lifespan has no limit
00:03:44 - The force of mortality plateaus around age 110
00:05:51 - Breaking the current age record by the year 2100
00:06:44 - How to reach a healthy old age

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REFERENCES:
Rootzén, Holger, and Dmitrii Zholud. "Human life is unlimited–but short." Extremes 20.4 (2017): 713-728.
Pearce, Michael, and Adrian E. Raftery. "Probabilistic forecasting of maximum human lifespan by 2100 using Bayesian population projections." Demographic Research 44 (2021): 1271-1294.

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