OP > Just wondering what makes us 'old'
General opinion has it having an active body, active minds staves off 'old' age as we have come to have it represented by images of the hunched-back, wheelchair-bound, dementia impacted aged.
LKY is old, but he's physically active and, more often then not, lucid.
Then again there are people I know in past their 20s that act incredibly childishly, and there are 7 year olds I know who are serious , and very perceptive (and challenges me competently in chess).
The way I see it old = Age. So that ticks along regardless.
OP > Do you mingle with those of certain experiences or age?
Certainly, shared experiences makes for an easier 'platform' to have discussions. The majority of my circle of friends are invariably within +/- 10 years of my own age.
OP > Would you like to live till 100?
This question is really why I'm answering this post.
The short answer is, yes, but only on my terms.
Meaning, yes, I have the same amount of freedom, mobility, wealth and ability to do the things I like, eat, and drink and socialise, and 'shag'.
But that is a simplisitic reply.
The real question is that this is actually quite an interesting proposition ; what if everyone could live to 100 years ?
It's a whole social/economical/infrastructural question actually : such as - can the country infrastructure handle this? Will there be more old aged homes / hospices ? Will all the MRT stations / busses/ LRTs / Taxis/ footpaths be wheelchair friendly? Will the major celebrations like National Day, New Year have more allocation for senior citizens? Will working to 55/60/65 accrue enough monies to pay for the medical and living expenses, CNY ang-pows, Christmas presents to year 100 ? Will filial piety still remain strong for the 'younger' generation now that they know they will be 75+ or so before they can collect on the Will ?
Already advances over the last 40 years have seen life expectancy increase by probably something like 20 years. In the same time frame, we seem to see more people diluting the sanctity of human life and the life cycles. Despite all the
condoms, I believe, abortion rates have gone up worldwide, and the increasing acceptance of 'alternative' life style choices.
Is it Good / Bad overall for the human race? I think it's probably debatable.
Lastly, not that I have an issue with it, but is this topic considered to have correctly posted under 'Strictly Speaking' ?