Can humans reach even older age? We haven’t maxed out yet, some scientists say

“If 100 people survive to age 110 out of billions — which is exactly what has happened — what difference does it make if it’s 50 or 60 that die before their next birthday?” he stated. It’s simply not persuasive to make use of such a small distinction, drawn from such a tiny inhabitants of humans, to conclude something concerning the longevity of humans on the whole. Statistically talking, he stated, “the tail of the survival distribution does not wag the dog.”