A longer life undoubtedly represents good news for individuals, but is, instead, bad news for the welfare state and politicians who have to persuade voters of the need to reform it. There is, however, even worse news: the fact that, even though the world's population becomes older, the world itself can be becoming a more dangerous place at the same time.
The increasing life expectancy is generally a positive development for individuals, as it allows for longer and potentially more fulfilling lives. However, this demographic shift poses significant challenges for the welfare state. Politicians face the difficult task of convincing the electorate about the necessity of reforming social services and pensions to accommodate an aging population.
Moreover, the situation is compounded by the troubling reality that while people are living longer, global circumstances are becoming more precarious. This juxtaposition of an aging populace in an increasingly hazardous world creates a complex dilemma for society and governance, as it pressures existing systems to adapt to the changing demographics amid rising instability.
