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Why do we get old?

Asked by nikipedia (28077points) August 1st, 2008

Of course we get older as time continues its inexorable advance forward. But why do we get old? Why do we wear out? Why do we senesce?

Or, if you don’t care about that, how about some more philosophical ones: If you remained in good health, how old would you like to grow to be? Would you be interested in living indefinitely? Why?

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