LONGEVITY.

Life extension, cryonics, and what the future might make possible.

Why it interests me

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been interested in futuristic technology, especially cryonics and life extension.

Part of why I’m interested in AI is that I believe it could help cure diseases and be a great help to us. That’s what connects these interests for me.

This is where I’ll write more about longevity as I learn.

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The longest lives on record

Records checked 20 September 2026.

Ethel Caterham smiling beneath birthday balloons
Ethel Caterham

Oldest verified living person

Ethel Caterham

117 years old

Born on 21 August 1909 in Hampshire, England. She became the world’s oldest verified living person on 30 April 2025, and is also the oldest British person on record.

Age as of 20 September 2026.

Jeanne Calment wearing a blue patterned blouse
Jeanne Calment

Oldest verified person ever

Jeanne Calment

122 years, 164 days

Jeanne Calment lived in France from 21 February 1875 to 4 August 1997. Her lifespan remains the longest fully authenticated human lifespan recognised by Guinness World Records.

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