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The rich and powerful would not allow this. They will be the first in line for anti againg treatment, and also they will be the first who can afford this.

So prepare for some very old rich people ruling the planet who will live much longer than the serfs.

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So, a bit like now, then?

Not really, because rich people today don't live longer than average people.

But imagine a world where we have, for example, 100-120 year old rulers while the average people live 70-80 years.

Round here, Glasgow, Scotland, areas that are practically walking distance apart can have the same disparity in life expectancy as your futurology may suggest. [https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/men-in-glas...]

That's an extreme example, and the figures have moved since that article was published, but currently a wealthy citizen of Scotland can expect an extra 25% life expectancy compared to a citizen raised in relative poverty.

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