# No, Covid 19 is not an old person problem by Nassim Nicholas Taleb | Medium

<https://medium.com/incerto/no-covid-19-is-not-an-old-person-problem-6968f720d153>

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## What Jamie wrote

> The “old person problem” related to Covid becomes effectively an argument of unconditional eugenics, unconditional senicide/geronticide. The main trait in civilized society is to protect the weak: Ancient Mediterraneans gave a higher status to the elderly (senators). The same with almost every society that is not decaying.

A good trait… 

> Why is it so difficult to grasp that by killing seniors, you reduce your own life expectancy?

🤔

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