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Why We Die
Book • 2024
In *Why We Die*, Venki Ramakrishnan delves into the complexities of aging and death, discussing how recent advances in molecular biology are reshaping our understanding of these processes.
The book explores the biological and ethical implications of extending human lifespan, questioning whether death serves a necessary biological purpose and what the social costs of immortality might be.
The book explores the biological and ethical implications of extending human lifespan, questioning whether death serves a necessary biological purpose and what the social costs of immortality might be.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
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as the book being discussed in the podcast.

Luisa Rodriguez

122 snips
#202 – Venki Ramakrishnan on the cutting edge of anti-ageing science
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as the author of the book discussing aging and the quest for immortality.


Simon Hill

111 snips
Why we age and how to slow it | Venki Ramakrishnan
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when discussing NAD boosters and the lack of data to support them.


Eric Topol

86 snips
SUPER AGERS (Part 1): The Revolutionary New Science of Longevity
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as the author of a book discussing aging and longevity.


Sean M. Carroll

69 snips
291 | Venki Ramakrishnan on the Biology of Death and Aging
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as a book that explores why death is a thing from a biological perspective.


George Musser

65 snips
Is Gravity Just Rising Entropy?
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's latest book, discussing the science of aging and the quest for immortality.


Venki Ramakrishnan

41 snips
Do We Have to Die? with Venki Ramakrishnan
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, as his new book that discusses the science of aging and the quest for immortality.


Venki Ramakrishnan

14 snips
Venki Ramakrishnan: Aging, Longevity, and the Science That Could Change Everything
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as the author of the book "Why We Die", which explores the scientific mysteries of death.


Regina Barber

12 snips
Embracing Death: Why We Age
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, where Ramakrishnan unpacks how aging occurs and explores methods to stop it.


Carl Zimmer

The Truth About Biohacking
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about longevity research.

Angela Saini

Tickling in review, spores in the stratosphere, and longevity research