How long do you want to live?
Discussion
For those of you putting a use by date on your existence, maybe take a read of The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil.
Ray Kurzweil is the best person I know at predicting the future of artificial intelligence, said a guy you may have heard of, called Bill Gates. This is the man who in the 80's stated that by the 2010's all humans will own hand held computers, some 30 years before Apple launched the iPhone.
Basically, he predicts that by 2045 nanobots will function inside and around your body. These will allow people to eat whatever they want while remaining thin and fit, provide copious energy, fight off infections or cancer, replace organs and augment their brains. Human aging and illness will essentially be reversed. It's a fascinating (if at times hard to comprehend) book.
Ray Kurzweil is the best person I know at predicting the future of artificial intelligence, said a guy you may have heard of, called Bill Gates. This is the man who in the 80's stated that by the 2010's all humans will own hand held computers, some 30 years before Apple launched the iPhone.
Basically, he predicts that by 2045 nanobots will function inside and around your body. These will allow people to eat whatever they want while remaining thin and fit, provide copious energy, fight off infections or cancer, replace organs and augment their brains. Human aging and illness will essentially be reversed. It's a fascinating (if at times hard to comprehend) book.
Fermit said:
For those of you putting a use by date on your existence, maybe take a read of The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil.
Ray Kurzweil is the best person I know at predicting the future of artificial intelligence, said a guy you may have heard of, called Bill Gates. This is the man who in the 80's stated that by the 2010's all humans will own hand held computers, some 30 years before Apple launched the iPhone.
Basically, he predicts that by 2045 nanobots will function inside and around your body. These will allow people to eat whatever they want while remaining thin and fit, provide copious energy, fight off infections or cancer, replace organs and augment their brains. Human aging and illness will essentially be reversed. It's a fascinating (if at times hard to comprehend) book.
In the 80's it was easy to predict computers in people's pockets as they were already thought of and in existence by the end of the 80's. Strange as it may seem apple did not invent the concept, they just got the marketing right. Ray Kurzweil is the best person I know at predicting the future of artificial intelligence, said a guy you may have heard of, called Bill Gates. This is the man who in the 80's stated that by the 2010's all humans will own hand held computers, some 30 years before Apple launched the iPhone.
Basically, he predicts that by 2045 nanobots will function inside and around your body. These will allow people to eat whatever they want while remaining thin and fit, provide copious energy, fight off infections or cancer, replace organs and augment their brains. Human aging and illness will essentially be reversed. It's a fascinating (if at times hard to comprehend) book.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psion_Organiser
As for nanobots I am not quite so sure, People have predicted all kinds of things in the past. Most never make it to production. I am still waiting for flying cars, after 60 odd years I am beginning to give up hope of everyone having one.
I'm 47 and trying to maintain some sort of healthy-ish lifestyle so I can go on as long as possible. I want to see what's going to happen next! The news might be all doom and gloom but there's plenty of amazing positive developments too.
I know a couple of people in their mid-80s. One still drives supercars (competently and just bought an R8) and another who went skiing at 83. I'd like to be like that. I work with elderly people and there are plenty of miserable ways to spend your last few years but staying active and mentally positive gives you a better chance of having a tolerable old age. A lot of it of course is down to luck. Both my parents died from non-lifestyle cancers so sometimes you just get unlucky. Anyway, if I had to put a number on it I'd say I'm aiming for 95. Unless Kurweil's nanobots actually exist in which case I'll go on until my money runs out.
I know a couple of people in their mid-80s. One still drives supercars (competently and just bought an R8) and another who went skiing at 83. I'd like to be like that. I work with elderly people and there are plenty of miserable ways to spend your last few years but staying active and mentally positive gives you a better chance of having a tolerable old age. A lot of it of course is down to luck. Both my parents died from non-lifestyle cancers so sometimes you just get unlucky. Anyway, if I had to put a number on it I'd say I'm aiming for 95. Unless Kurweil's nanobots actually exist in which case I'll go on until my money runs out.
AKjr said:
75 or so will do me - arsed will ending up a complete old codger
Currently 35
I'm 75. I'm setting my sights rather higher than you. Currently 35
I got the correct answer to the 1% question in the TV show for the last 3 weeks, so the brain seems to still be in reasonable condition. (fingers crossed)
GM182 said:
I'm 47 and trying to maintain some sort of healthy-ish lifestyle so I can go on as long as possible. I want to see what's going to happen next! The news might be all doom and gloom but there's plenty of amazing positive developments too.
Far too much pessimism here IMO. A moderately healthy 50 year old is only half way through their adult life...csd19 said:
I too have been through the mill of divorce and I think it's more the emotional stress that has triggered this recent thought process. I've been single since my wife left 5 years ago and although I've just knuckled down and got on with life by myself, it gets very lonely at times. Not that I'll ever admit that to family as they'll just worry.
So it's time to push myself out and learn and appreciate more about other people, and I never know, it may lead to meeting someone new to share life with. And give me a reason to want to have a long innings.
I've only been seperated a few months, I never really lived on my own before. Bought my first place when I was with who would become my wife.So it's time to push myself out and learn and appreciate more about other people, and I never know, it may lead to meeting someone new to share life with. And give me a reason to want to have a long innings.
The loneliness worries me about getting old. I feel it a lot at the minute. Especially if I go to cricket or coaching in the evenings, it's nice to see people then, but then I come home to an empty dark house and that I dont like. I've got kids and they are close by and I get on OK with the ex and talk to her occasionally.
As you say I don't want to tell people and family about the loneliness as they will worry.
I couldn't remarry or live with a partner again, no matter how lonely it might be I can't do it.
So to bring it back to the thread I don't want to work till I'm 68 and drop dead a few years later, but also I don't want to retire and be alone.
I guess the plan is to spend the next 25 years focussing on mental, physical, and financial health so I can spend retirement out and about doing things.
CanAm said:
AKjr said:
75 or so will do me - arsed will ending up a complete old codger
Currently 35
I'm 75. I'm setting my sights rather higher than you. Currently 35
I got the correct answer to the 1% question in the TV show for the last 3 weeks, so the brain seems to still be in reasonable condition. (fingers crossed)
Scabutz said:
I've only been seperated a few months, I never really lived on my own before. Bought my first place when I was with who would become my wife.
The loneliness worries me about getting old. I feel it a lot at the minute. Especially if I go to cricket or coaching in the evenings, it's nice to see people then, but then I come home to an empty dark house and that I dont like. I've got kids and they are close by and I get on OK with the ex and talk to her occasionally.
You get used to it, 25+ years living on my own. The loneliness worries me about getting old. I feel it a lot at the minute. Especially if I go to cricket or coaching in the evenings, it's nice to see people then, but then I come home to an empty dark house and that I dont like. I've got kids and they are close by and I get on OK with the ex and talk to her occasionally.
csd19 said:
MDUBZ said:
There are a few studies into happiness and how it is impacted by age. For those of us in our 40s we are probably at out most unhappiest life stage which might have an impact on our outlook. Writing my previous post has made me assess that I need to make some lifestyle changes so I look after myself now so I can enjoy tomorrow(s).
https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/446730-at-what...
Diary of a ceo
https://youtu.be/0DZK1nawEXQ?si=RGoNsQ7Kp79lXJCC
I'd agree. I'm earning more at this stage in life than I thought I ever would, I've got my own place, a few cars to play with and time to do whatever I want.https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/446730-at-what...
Diary of a ceo
https://youtu.be/0DZK1nawEXQ?si=RGoNsQ7Kp79lXJCC
Edited by MDUBZ on Monday 8th April 08:07
On paper it sounds great, but it's not feeling quite like that right now. Life is pretty empty tbh.
Might look into volunteering or something when I get home from this trip, I feel I need to meet new people.
lord trumpton said:
csd19 said:
MDUBZ said:
There are a few studies into happiness and how it is impacted by age. For those of us in our 40s we are probably at out most unhappiest life stage which might have an impact on our outlook. Writing my previous post has made me assess that I need to make some lifestyle changes so I look after myself now so I can enjoy tomorrow(s).
https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/446730-at-what...
Diary of a ceo
https://youtu.be/0DZK1nawEXQ?si=RGoNsQ7Kp79lXJCC
I'd agree. I'm earning more at this stage in life than I thought I ever would, I've got my own place, a few cars to play with and time to do whatever I want.https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/446730-at-what...
Diary of a ceo
https://youtu.be/0DZK1nawEXQ?si=RGoNsQ7Kp79lXJCC
Edited by MDUBZ on Monday 8th April 08:07
On paper it sounds great, but it's not feeling quite like that right now. Life is pretty empty tbh.
Might look into volunteering or something when I get home from this trip, I feel I need to meet new people.
Yes there's my parents still around and other relatives, but it's not the same.
t then talk to those who matter, or sound it out on here. But, I'm not sure if you're being philosophical?CanAm said:
AKjr said:
75 or so will do me - arsed will ending up a complete old codger
Currently 35
I'm 75. I'm setting my sights rather higher than you. Currently 35
I got the correct answer to the 1% question in the TV show for the last 3 weeks, so the brain seems to still be in reasonable condition. (fingers crossed)
Thats them, before they know it, every day you age a bit, people in their teens and twenties are the worst but its understandable to an extent as you think you are indestructible and immortal, but at 35 you are knocking on the door of middle age. 15 years on from 20, and 15 off 50.
Its like they think they wont get older, I had some trainee at work thinking he was funny about my age, was only about 40 then so I reminded him of his terrible lifestyle and said I didnt fancy his chances of making this grand old age
Skeptisk said:
I saw in the newspaper this morning that a British man, who is 111, is currently the world’s oldest person.
Do you aspire to the that old? Even if I were fit and healthy (for such an age)…I couldn’t afford to live that long! I have a decent sum to look after myself and my wife in retirement but that assumes that we only last into our eighties or early nineties. There is certainly not enough for us to spend 20 years in an old people’s home (that I would want to stay in!)
That’s not how old people’s homes work. That’s why our council taxes increase. Do you aspire to the that old? Even if I were fit and healthy (for such an age)…I couldn’t afford to live that long! I have a decent sum to look after myself and my wife in retirement but that assumes that we only last into our eighties or early nineties. There is certainly not enough for us to spend 20 years in an old people’s home (that I would want to stay in!)
To answer the question 80’s would be fine for me.
csd19 said:
lord trumpton said:
csd19 said:
MDUBZ said:
There are a few studies into happiness and how it is impacted by age. For those of us in our 40s we are probably at out most unhappiest life stage which might have an impact on our outlook. Writing my previous post has made me assess that I need to make some lifestyle changes so I look after myself now so I can enjoy tomorrow(s).
https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/446730-at-what...
Diary of a ceo
https://youtu.be/0DZK1nawEXQ?si=RGoNsQ7Kp79lXJCC
I'd agree. I'm earning more at this stage in life than I thought I ever would, I've got my own place, a few cars to play with and time to do whatever I want.https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/446730-at-what...
Diary of a ceo
https://youtu.be/0DZK1nawEXQ?si=RGoNsQ7Kp79lXJCC
Edited by MDUBZ on Monday 8th April 08:07
On paper it sounds great, but it's not feeling quite like that right now. Life is pretty empty tbh.
Might look into volunteering or something when I get home from this trip, I feel I need to meet new people.
Yes there's my parents still around and other relatives, but it's not the same.
Can you use this moment to maybe draw a line in the sand, make a decision to perhpas join the dating scene and have some fun meeting other people?
A good friend of mine had a similar story to tell - plenty of disposable income, freedom,house, spicy car etc but nobody to really share moments with
He met a lovely woman through OLD and 10 months in he's feeling content.
Give it a try - nothing to lose and all to gain
ARHarh said:
Fermit said:
For those of you putting a use by date on your existence, maybe take a read of The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil.
Ray Kurzweil is the best person I know at predicting the future of artificial intelligence, said a guy you may have heard of, called Bill Gates. This is the man who in the 80's stated that by the 2010's all humans will own hand held computers, some 30 years before Apple launched the iPhone.
Basically, he predicts that by 2045 nanobots will function inside and around your body. These will allow people to eat whatever they want while remaining thin and fit, provide copious energy, fight off infections or cancer, replace organs and augment their brains. Human aging and illness will essentially be reversed. It's a fascinating (if at times hard to comprehend) book.
In the 80's it was easy to predict computers in people's pockets as they were already thought of and in existence by the end of the 80's. Strange as it may seem apple did not invent the concept, they just got the marketing right. Ray Kurzweil is the best person I know at predicting the future of artificial intelligence, said a guy you may have heard of, called Bill Gates. This is the man who in the 80's stated that by the 2010's all humans will own hand held computers, some 30 years before Apple launched the iPhone.
Basically, he predicts that by 2045 nanobots will function inside and around your body. These will allow people to eat whatever they want while remaining thin and fit, provide copious energy, fight off infections or cancer, replace organs and augment their brains. Human aging and illness will essentially be reversed. It's a fascinating (if at times hard to comprehend) book.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psion_Organiser
As for nanobots I am not quite so sure, People have predicted all kinds of things in the past. Most never make it to production. I am still waiting for flying cars, after 60 odd years I am beginning to give up hope of everyone having one.
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