The Human Lifespan Probably has an Upper Limit … and Why That’s Good – Economics from the Top Down

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• **Our Bodies Have a Natural Lifespan Limit**: Scientists have discovered that human bodies probably cannot live much longer than about 120-130 years, even with the best medicine and healthy living. This is because our cells can only divide and repair themselves a certain number of times before they wear out, kind of like how a photocopy of a photocopy gets blurrier each time.

• **Why This Limit Might Actually Be Good for Society**: Having a natural lifespan limit helps keep populations balanced and allows new generations to be born and bring fresh ideas. If people lived forever, there wouldn't be room for young people to grow up and take over jobs and roles in society, which could make the world stagnant and crowded.

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