Professor Olshansky emphasizes that the advancements in medical technology, sanitation, and public health have collectively revolutionized human longevity, leading to an average lifespan increase from 47 to 79 years.
Derek Thompson notes that historical data reveal a grim reality for children in earlier centuries, where half died before reaching fifteen, but consistent progress in health has changed this dramatically.
The discussion cites historical figures like Edward Jenner and John Snow, illustrating how their contributions to public health have significantly extended lifespans and improved life quality in modern societies.
The conversation reflects on whether current advancements in healthcare can continue to sustain an increasing trajectory in human lifespan, posing the question of the limits of longevity.
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