Can Humans Live Forever

While the population can expect to live longer lives on average, the human lifespan might have a cap. Scientists believe that the human lifespan could be anywhere from 120-150 years long, but not longer than that, due to accumulating hallmarks of aging and chronic disease1. However, some researchers believe there’s a limit on how long it’s physically possible to live: perhaps 125 years2. But what if we don’t need our bodies at all? Some people, including famed futurist Ray Kurzweil, believe that we could one day upload our consciousness into computers and live forever2. While this is still science fiction for now, it’s an interesting idea to consider.