Yeah, we live finite lives. Time is the one thing the vast majority of us aren’t getting more of. Of course speed is a priority. This isn’t a “capital” thing, it’s a fundamental part of the human experience.
Speed itself isn't the priority. You've got to ask what the direction is. If you're working on a project that is meaningful to you personally (maybe because it is very meaningful to others you care about!) then you'll want it to be done.
Is that a reference to the "live forever" people trying to solve aging?
Very hit or miss if you’re in a group whose life expectancy sees substantial improvement in your lifetime though.