Explore the western obsession with fighting death. What is the life expectancy in the United States as compared to other countries? Is our society youth oriented? Do we marginalize our elderly? If we do, then why do we want to live longer? Explore some the anticipated changes that will result with our baby boomers reaching retirement. Will consumerism in medicine affect research and development?
What stress will this put on our social safety nets? What will happen to the healthcare system? As populations in the west age, will we require even greater percentages of the world's resources? Are these medical technologies available to everyone around the world? How will our demographics compare with those in poorer countries?