Why do we age and can we fix it?

The evolutionary theory of aging provided a solution to the question of why we age in the mid-20th century. Experimental work demonstrated the soundness of its principles in the latter portion of the century. The new omics technologies of the 21st century have now provided the possibility for serious interventions and possible treatments for aging.  This essay acquaints the reader with the evolutionary theory and its mechanisms. It concludes by asking what the consequences might