Refuting Fukuyama: Life Extension Isn't the Apocalypse
2025-06-04
This article refutes Francis Fukuyama's arguments against life extension. Fukuyama claims it's physiologically impossible and would lead to societal sclerosis. The author counters that we're already extending healthspans through interventions like statins and GLP-1s. Furthermore, brain plasticity allows for cognitive function well into old age. The author argues that the benefits of longer lifespans—increased innovation and lower healthcare costs—far outweigh the potential risks. Life extension is a design problem, not a philosophical roadblock.