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~~Aging remains a mystery to science~~. ~~What causes it? What ''is'' it? How does one define it?~~

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Throughout history, many theories of aging have existed. Currently, modern empirical theories of aging are categorized into two groups: stochastic damage-based theories of aging and programmed theories of aging

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~~Logically~~, aging ~~is simply a progression~~ to ~~[[Heaven]] or [[Hell]]. It is nothing more or less~~. ~~The past merely represents points further away from one's destination~~, ~~while~~ the ~~future is simply points closer to one's destination~~.

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These groups however, are not strict categories as programmed theories of aging may also incorporate elements of damage based theories.

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Especially relevant theories known to the public include the free radical theory of aging as well as aging determined by genetics. However, recently empirical evidence of a hormesis effect by free radicals as well as conflicting data weaken the free radical theory.

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~~This model for aging easily explains enigmas that are otherwise puzzling, including~~:

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Additional questions include:

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*why conversion becomes more difficult as one grows older

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What genetic pathways might influence aging?

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*why criminals often commit worse and worse crimes

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How does the evolutionary theory of aging affect programmed theories of aging?

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*why so many Christian martyrs have willing accepted earthly death

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*why aging ~~does not necessarily make one more wise or just~~

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