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The problem is the aging population.
The problem is lack of bodies for the meat grinder that is the world economy.
The problem is the lack of bodies to make rich people richer
"They're the same picture"
It can be a problem for any structure of society. Lots of old people and not enough young people to support them. Or look at Detroit. Infrastructure designed for a city twice the size, and still has to be maintained with a shrunken tax base.
Instead of dying at an appropriate age, they just keep aging. We need to stop spending so much on living longer. Maybe put more into making dying more comfortable so it's not as frightening. For instance COVID has killed off a lot of old people but it's a horrible way to go. Alzheimer's also, we can't cure it, so do we really want to prolong the agony?
https://www.cgpgrey.com/blog/the-fable-of-the-dragon-tyrant
Your "why bother" sentiment reminds me of this
Sorry but as an old person myself I got tangled up in all the clutter on that link, so I missed your point whatever it was. [Edit: I read (skimmed ) the very-overwtitten story in the second link and therein lies the problem; we are still trying to extend life and have only falsehoods that pretend to extend youth. There's been no real advancement in extending youthful vigor, nor in holding onto the wisdom of experience without the physical deterioration of the mind and body.]
Me being dead doesn't bother me, it's the various unpleasant ways of getting there, and the responsibilities I have towards others. If I knew my quadriplegic family member would be cared for as well or better than I'm doing it, I'd rather go for the Big Sleep than retirement. My ancient mom has Alzheimer's and I don't want to become that kind of trial to others. I'd rather leave my money to my kids than spend it on myself, especially for healthcare.
We're not that incredibly far away from rejuvenation: Anti-aging pill for senior dogs is now in clinical trials.