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This chapter explores the nature of aging and the possibility of slowing or halting it, particularly in the context of wealthy individuals' investments in longevity research. It highlights the biological intricacies of aging and challenges the notion that significant advancements can be achieved quickly, noting that mortality is a more accepted concern for the average person.

Humans have always been obsessed with getting old, or rather staying young, but now science is beginning to catch up. Longevity has become a hot topic, from university laboratories to Silicon Valley startups. In the final episode of a special Science Weekly three-part mini-series on ageing, Ian Sample meets Dr Rachel Broudy, medical director at Pioneer Valley Hospice and faculty lead of eldercare at Ariadne Labs, to find out how we can stop fearing our old age, and perhaps even make it fun.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod