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[Qowpel]

So much of society is afraid of reaching over 25 in terms of superficial youth. I do wonder why this is the case though? Is it because of the tendency of most people to eat such a craps diet and not wear sunscreen that they genuinely look bad by the time they are 25? Whereas we, in longecity, tend to eat well and protect ourselves from the sun, which may not increase our maximal lifespan, but basically makes us more youthful, or at least, healthier looking versions of those ages? Secondly, people act as if 26 and up is where looks are lost. I call bs. What have your experiences been gang?

[Darryl]

Sexiest people I've known were mid-late 30s. Confident, cognizant, even proud, of their scars, ready for another round. 

 

While some of the present youth fixation is genetic (reproductive potential declines past puberty), much simply reflects the economics of mass media. Youth is easy to celebrate and manipulate, and given their unsettled preferences, the best demographic to advertise to.

 

In the not too distant future, when resource limitations are universally understood, procreation requires a licence, the median age has risen to 50 something, and retirement is viewed as a peculiar suicidal institution of the past, aging will be viewed not unlike rusting. A problem calling for preventative maintenance. Old farts who repeatedly marry reminders of their youth will be viewed as perverts. Some current politicians will be exemplars.

[sharpie456]

I don't think the focus is under 25 - that's a bit of an exaggeration.  Society is obsessed reducing signs of aging, not looking like they're in their 20s.  I don't know where you live where people like like crap after mid-20s.  Most people in their 20s look young, including those who eat poor diets and never exercise.

[Qowpel]

Weirdly I live in the ny area so im constantly in NYC and this is where I notice it

[Matt]

Most people by their mid 20s here in the UK are already going down hill. This is obviously caused by rubbish lifestyles, and just not caring bout their health. So I guess that's why it is the same here.

 

[Mind]

Early 20s is past puberty but before health and looks start going downhill, that is why most people hold it out as the ideal for a biological human.

 

That being said, if technological progress continues, people in the future will change themselves in ways we cannot even fathom today. We will probably start to see this more in the virtual realm very quickly. Think about how people changed themselves in Second Life (a few years ago) and how people use the face-morphing apps on Snapchat today.

[Matt]

@mind, then the future is Anime! haha 

This is me in virtual reality