Our Next President Needs Gene Therapy

Today’s world asks more of us and our leaders.

Tomorrow will ask even more.

The stakes are higher than ever. This is a familiar refrain by now, but it bears repeating. A politician’s principles and policies matter, but are irrelevant if they cannot put them into motion. After all, leaders are only as effective as their execution.

Recent events have put the spotlight on aging and ageism. We cannot dismiss someone based on their chronological age, but biological aging’s toll cannot be ignored.

When someone shows signs of cognitive decline, they should not be mocked. At the same time, maybe they shouldn’t be given the nuclear codes…

Everything is more complex and interconnected, and there are no signs of this trend slowing. Specialist assistance helps, but does not change the fact that the presidency requires tremendous focus, resilience, and endurance.

Presidential working days can exceed 16 hours of back-to-back meetings, briefings, and decision-making responsibilities. This relentless schedule is compounded by the need to constantly absorb and analyze new information, from domestic policies to international minutiae.

If the job is taken seriously, the demands are exhausting — and not just for seniors. It’s a lot for anyone.

No amount of delegation can make the burden indefinitely bearable. Again, age can make it all more difficult, but it is not the only issue. Today’s world asks more of us, all of us.

Just navigating legislative intricacies is an undertaking–getting anything done, even with executive orders, can be tough (and, let’s be frank, we should hope the president has bothered to study the potential ramifications of an executive order).

Decision quality drastically deteriorates when we have to make many of them a day. This can have serious consequences for leaders and those they serve. The continuous pressure to make high-stakes choices, often under intense scrutiny, almost inevitably leads to burnout.

Gene therapy can enhance cognitive function and stamina. Gene therapies like BioViva’s BV-702 are formulated to combat age-related cognitive decline, particularly when it manifests as Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. In the not-too-distant future, gene therapies to enhance our faculties will be widely available.

Ageism is a serious issue, and it is unlikely to go away on its own.

Senior citizens are often dismissed for no reason besides their age. BioViva intends to fight ageism by halting (or reversing) the decline associated with aging. Gene therapy will allow people to serve their communities well into their golden years, letting them leverage and impart their experience without the limitations of the past.

Gene therapy goes beyond healthcare or individual enhancement; it ensures that those in power are equipped to serve their constituents. As mentioned in previous articles, it also encourages them to do it well–because, by extending healthy lifespans, we can make sure everyone keeps “skin in the game.”

In an era in which the well-being of billions depends on the decisions of a few, it is imperative that those serving are dedicated, competent, and genuinely concerned about our planet’s future.

Unfortunately, the only way to make people care about the future is to give them a chance of seeing it!

Our next President needs to be vital, positive, intelligent, focused, and ready to understand and address the nuances of an ever-changing world.