The Joe Rogan Experience #1432 - Aubrey de Grey
Feb 26, 2020
Aubrey de Grey, an English gerontology expert and Chief Science Officer at the SENS Research Foundation, shares captivating insights on aging as he compares humans to mechanical machines. He dives into the complexities of biological versus chronological age, explores innovative aging research, and discusses the societal implications of declining fertility and increased longevity. With humor, he also touches on personal choices like alcohol preferences and the ethics of genetic modifications. De Grey's reflections challenge common perceptions and emphasize the importance of originality in scientific contributions.
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Aging as Damage Accumulation
- Human aging is like a machine accumulating damage.
- The body tolerates damage up to reproduction, after which decline accelerates.
Aubrey's Lifestyle
- Aubrey de Grey admits to not following optimal anti-aging practices despite being in the field.
- He claims good genetics and believes his work hastens aging's defeat more than his habits.
Reversing vs. Maintaining Aging
- Reversing aging will result from maintaining it by repairing damage faster than it accumulates.
- Repairing all damage types is crucial, as any one can be fatal regardless of others being fixed.