The tragic cost being that the human body has not yet had the chance to adapt to lifespans of 80 years and beyond.
I think this problem will disappear as more and more women delay child birth to their late 30s and 40s.
Yes this means some women will not be fertile anymore by the time they are ready and have made the decision to have children, but the ones that remain fertile will pass on their genes and this will cause selective pressure towards longevity in humans.
I think this problem will disappear as more and more women delay child birth to their late 30s and 40s.
Yes this means some women will not be fertile anymore by the time they are ready and have made the decision to have children, but the ones that remain fertile will pass on their genes and this will cause selective pressure towards longevity in humans.