Impact of Extended Life Expectancy

The video discusses the implications of increased human life expectancy, which has doubled since 1850. It explores changes in family dynamics, such as later marriages and parenthood, and the potential for new life phases like 'adult lessons.' The concept of retirement is also evolving, with possibilities for multiple careers and re-education periods. As life expectancy continues to rise, new societal structures and life stages may emerge.

What was the average life expectancy in the United States in 1850?

• 43 years

• 30 years

• 80 years

• 60 years

How has the age of first marriage changed with increased life expectancy?

• It has fluctuated randomly.

• It has increased significantly.

• It has remained the same.

• It has decreased significantly.

What societal aspect is significantly impacted by increased life expectancy?

• Politics

• Family life

• Technology

• Climate

What new life phase might emerge as life expectancy continues to increase?

• Childhood

• Adult lessons

• Adulthood

• Adolescence

What is one potential future trend in motherhood as life expectancy increases?

• Mothers will be younger.

• Mothers will be older, possibly in their 70s.

• Motherhood will remain unchanged.

• Motherhood will be less common.

What is one potential change in the concept of retirement in a longer-lived world?

• Retirement will be eliminated.

• Retirement will occur earlier.

• Retirement will involve long breaks for re-education.

• Retirement will be mandatory at a certain age.

In a world where people live to 150 years, what might individuals pursue?

• A single lifelong hobby

• Multiple careers

• No career

• Only one career

How might the definition of retirement change in a longer-lived society?

• It will include periods for re-education and other pursuits.

• It will be abolished.

• It will be a time for travel only.

• It will become a time for complete rest.

What life phase emerged as a result of increased life expectancy in the past?

• Elderhood

• Adolescence

• Childhood

• Adulthood

What is the term for the phase after adolescence but before full adulthood?

• Elderhood

• Childhood

• Adulthood

• Adult lessons