• elephantium@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I’m not sure about your premise. Will a longevity vaccine ensure a healthy population? Will it ensure a large pool of army recruits?

    I’d almost expect the opposite, with a lower birthrate and a smaller proportion of the population being kids. Are you going to rush to have kids if you expect to live forever? Are you going to volunteer for the army as readily if the only causes of death are 1. combat deaths and 2. car accidents?

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        1 year ago

        Hmm, that could be a hook. Join the army and get the shot, or live a “safer” life with the natural span.

        Still, I’m not sure that conscription policies make for stronger armies. I’d need to see receipts on that one.