The dream of eternal youth now fills labs, product shelves, and pitch decks. Longevity and AgeTech promise more healthy years and new possibilities for a longer life. But what assumptions about age are built into these offerings, and who gets to decide what we need as we live longer?

We learn ideas about age early and often pass them on without even noticing. Casual assumptions turn into expectations, decisions, and routines. Organizations and AI keep them circulating. It’s time to break the cycle.