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SOC 250  MODULE 6 DISCUSSION

Module 6: WAR, HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY
3 Posts Required (initial response + replies to peers or prof)
You must also include at least one citation & reference in initial post to receive full credit.
Address the following questions in composing your response for this discussion board.
•	What was the life expectancy in the United States in 1900? How is this different from now? (Do a Google search to find your answers and be sure to cite/reference your sources).
•	How has technology played a role in improving life expectancy for Americans?
•	If technological advances continue to improve life expectancy,
o	Would you choose to live forever? Why or why not?
o	If you could choose your age of death, what age would you choose? Explain with specific reasons and examples.
•	What sorts of problems do you think might emerge if technology continues to enable us longer and longer lifespans?
Review your course materials and use your creativity in responding to this question! You may also supplement with external sources but be sure to usecitations (Fournier, 2013) in the body of your post and full references at the end for any sources you use in composing your thoughts.
Post your response (aim for about 150 words) and two substantial replies to peers or the professor (aim for 50 words).