Will AI Let Us Live Forever—or Just Long Enough to Regret It?
If your startup pitch includes “living to 150 thanks to AI,” congratulations, you’ve just entered the most lucrative sci-fi fantasy in human history.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claims AI could double human lifespan to 150 by 2030, triggering “escape velocity,” where death becomes optional. Bold? Yes. Backed by evidence? Not yet.
He’s joined by futurist Ray Kurzweil, who foresees medical nanobots and brain uploads defying biology. Yet it does seem that the hype is aging faster than the science. AI can crunch data, maybe even cure disease, but there’s zero proof it can slow human aging.
- AI might extend healthspan not lifespan
- Biological aging remains poorly understood
- Longevity claims lack clinical validation
This isn’t about living longer, it’s about verifying bold promises before we redesign society. In a world where AI tempts us with immortality, we need more than moonshots, we need meaning. What kind of future are you preparing your body and business for?
Read the full article on Popular Mechanics.
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