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Some Questions for a Man Who Expects He Could Live to 150
“I accept a high probability that weather and climate will be the cause of my death.”
TL;DR
- Brian Hanley, 64, is testing a gene therapy he developed on himself to extend his lifespan and healthspan, hoping to live 150-160 years.
- He founded Butterfly Sciences and believes future advances may further extend these spans, though current therapies have limitations.
- Hanley's motivation for longevity is not fear of death, but a desire for more time to contribute to the world and witness future developments, including space settlement and societal changes.
- He acknowledges the potential impacts of climate change, having experienced smoke from fires, and sees it as a probable cause of death, yet this doesn't deter his pursuit of a longer life.
- Hanley believes that living longer will necessitate continued work and challenges societal norms, referencing concerns about societal fracturing and the mindset of aging populations.
- He experiences the present moment with urgency to improve the world and lengthens his time horizon for addressing issues like climate change, contrasting with peers who are less concerned about future generations.