“I used a life calculator to predict my lifespan – was it a mistake to find that out?”

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“I used a life calculator to predict my lifespan – was it a mistake to find that out?”

By Miranda Larbi

2 years ago

5 min read

The more obsessed we become with living longer, the more tools there are for determining health and predicting our futures. But is knowing how long you’re likely to live for really a good idea? 


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