Playing devil's advocate in response to the "how lucky we are" post - the tragic reality of not being around for immortality

Let me be clear: I don't want to be a downer. I am amazed by the current advancements. I completely understand and agree that we should appreciate the present and recognize that we are living in one of the most exciting times in history.

However I want to ask you this - how do you cope with the fact that we could miss out on a cure for aging and the opportunity to live longer, healthier lives? Doesn't it feel more like a curse than luck that we are alive during a time when we know immortality may be possible, but we may not live long enough to benefit from it ourselves?