TOW #2 Will You Still Love Me When I’m 164?

What would you do if you knew you could live to be more than 100? “Will You Still Love Me When I’m 164?” by Sonia Arrison, published by Time magazine, suggests the refashions that would occur in social life if people lived into their 150s. As part of the Google vs. death series, Arrison offers ideas of the differences people may find in every day life. “Google's plan to extend our life span will change love, work, and just about every aspect of society.” The reasoning explained in this article provides the reader with mind-blowing ideas.

In the Time article Arrison speculates that life will improve as average life expectancy reaches unprecedented heights. Her strong counter arguments add to her reasoning. “Another objection to longer lives is that somehow it will make life less noble… more time with friends and family, innovating, career building, exploring, learning, and helping others would increase the richness of our lives.” Arrison reiterates comments people have said about problems with living longer and attacks each one with a strong point connecting it with information that show how it can actually be better. Weaving all of this in with facts proving that life will be better when Google “solves” death, a strong argument is created.

In addition Arrison evokes emotion throughout the piece. She discusses thoughtful topics that force her reader to ponder on today’s social norms. “Most married people have spoken the words ‘until death do us part,’ usually expecting to enjoy a wonderful half a century or so with their beloved,” she follows this with the crazy idea that scientists believe its possible people can live to the age of 150.

In the entire article Arrison has her readers full attention making them think and question what like will be like someday. The interesting topic allows her to presents great support for her claims, which swiftly persuade the audience. Arrison’s best selling book, How the Coming Age of Longevity Will Change Everything, From Careers and Relationships to Family and Faith qualify her to write this article.