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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Book • 2021
This book explores the remarkable increase in human life expectancy over the past century.
In 1920, global life expectancy was just over forty years, but today it has more than doubled.
Steven Johnson delves into the factors behind this progress, including vaccines, reductions in famines, and improvements in public health.
The book tells the story of cooperative innovation, public support, and collaborative networks that have driven these advancements.
It also discusses future challenges, such as the impact of COVID-19 and global threats like climate change, and emphasizes the importance of continued public health efforts to ensure the benefits of extended life are shared by all communities.
In 1920, global life expectancy was just over forty years, but today it has more than doubled.
Steven Johnson delves into the factors behind this progress, including vaccines, reductions in famines, and improvements in public health.
The book tells the story of cooperative innovation, public support, and collaborative networks that have driven these advancements.
It also discusses future challenges, such as the impact of COVID-19 and global threats like climate change, and emphasizes the importance of continued public health efforts to ensure the benefits of extended life are shared by all communities.
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How to predict the future with Jane McGonigal
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Ben Carlson as a book he started reading, focusing on the history of increased human life expectancy.
Ben Carlson as a book he started reading, focusing on the history of increased human life expectancy.
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The Leverage Mania (EP.388)
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Manoush Zomorodi as Stephen Johnson's latest book, exploring the history of increased human lifespan.
Manoush Zomorodi as Stephen Johnson's latest book, exploring the history of increased human lifespan.
Steven Johnson: Why We're Living Longer
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Steven Johnson at the end of the podcast as his latest book about science and innovation.
Steven Johnson at the end of the podcast as his latest book about science and innovation.
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Mentioned by the host as his new book and PBS series.
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