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Workforce shortages are already a challenge in much of the developed world. One solution is hiding in plain sight: hire and retain older adults.

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An infograph on technology and living longer

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An infograph on technology and living longer

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Over the past couple of centuries, our life expectancy has skyrocketed. Are you aware of what's being done today to increase our lifespan even more?

The average life expectancy around the world is, as of 2018, around 72 years for women and 68 years for men. Nevertheless, this number varies a lot between countries, even though women still tend to outlive men in most countries. For example, Japan has been leading the way when it comes to life expectancy, with 85.7 years. Other countries are getting better though, and Spain is expected to surpass Japan with 85.8 years by 2040. Following closely are Singapore, France, Australia, Israel, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, and Portugal.

On the other end of the spectrum countries like Sierra Leone, Angola, and the Central African Republic show a life expectancy of around 50 years old.

Technology, health care, and industrialization play a big role in the lifespan of people. With the discovery of antibiotics and healthcare access becoming more available, more and more people are able to reach their golden years. In fact, according to a report by the UN, in 2012 around 300,000 people existed over the age of 100. These numbers are estimated to rise to over 3 million by 2050!

Now that vaccines and surgeries are "normal" for around half of the world's population, technology's role in lifespan will take the form of robotics, Artificial intelligence, and data science. If you want to know more about the research that will help us live forever (or whatever number comes close), check out today's infographic!

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How Technology Will Make Us Live Forever | Daily InfographicDaily Infographic

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Over the past couple of centuries, our life expectancy has skyrocketed. Are you aware of what's being done today to increase our lifespan even more? The average life expectancy around the world is, as of 2018, around 72 years for women and 68 years for men.

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There's a Cell Phone in Your Student's Head

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Artificial Intelligence May Usher in a New Golden Age

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Yes, it's possible that thousands of us will be robo-replaced, but that will free our minds from the drudgery of work.

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Robots Are Making Roads Safer and Less Congested in Africa

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These robot traffic cops work around the clock, are beloved by locals, and they don't accept bribes.

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As Robots Replace Old Jobs, New Jobs Should Be Invented Garry Kasparov, former world chess champion

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Is Artificial Intelligence Taking Over Our Lives? - Room for Debate - NYTimes.com

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From driverless cars and smart robots to drones and computer chess champions, is technology making our lives better?

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If A.I. Replaces Humans, Will Siri Lead Us Into the Sea?

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As machines get smarter, is the opposite happening to us?

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Check out these extra resources, curated by Laura Galante.

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Well-Intentioned Uses of Technology Can Go Wrong

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If we allow "extended intelligence" to develop without thoughtfully managing how it integrates with, and affects, society, it could be used to amplify dangerous biases and entities.

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Humans Should Challenge Technology by Becoming a Cyborg

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If we become cyborgs we can evolve at the same speed as our technological counterparts.