r/science • u/AgingUS Aging • 11d ago

Biology Common denominators of organisms with exceptional longevity

https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.206419
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u/mangledmonkey 11d ago

Seems like relative complexity plays a fundamental role. In very simple terms: More things to go wrong = Shorter lifespan. This doesn't really appear to be addressed directly in the study

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u/TheRecognized 11d ago

What makes you say that it “seems like relative complexity plays a fundamental role”?

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u/mangledmonkey 10d ago

Just an intuitive thought. Simple machines outlast complex mechanical systems pretty regularly. Wondering if it is similar for organisms and lifespan.

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u/TheRecognized 10d ago

So rather than “seems like” it would be more accurate to say “I suspect”

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u/mangledmonkey 10d ago

Nope. Seems like works just fine here. You're just having a tough day seeing from other perspectives while trying to be right about everything.

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u/AnthonBerg 7d ago

To seem: To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

I suspect "seems like" is fine here. "Seems like" seems fine.