Free Radicals NFX GP Dr. Omri Drory on how to end involuntary death
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Jan 20, 2026 Dr. Omri Amirav-Drory, NFX partner and longevity investor who founded Genome Compiler, lays out bold plans to beat involuntary death. He discusses why longevity could fix major economic problems. He outlines a four-part ABCD strategy, the tech tree needed for biology breakthroughs, and why AI helps but will not by itself solve aging.
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Longevity As An Economic Fix
- Longevity can solve major national problems like deficits, healthcare costs, and stagnating GDP by keeping people healthy and productive longer.
- Extending peak earning years and health reduces Social Security and Medicare burdens while boosting savings and capital availability.
Public Perception Versus Demand
- Cultural pessimism makes longevity seem elite or dangerous, but people consistently value youth over money when asked.
- Wider adoption and falling costs will normalize longevity treatments and counter overpopulation fears.
The 'Race To 160' Doubling
- Humanity doubled average lifespan twice; one more doubling (80→160) could unlock an exponential leap in capability.
- Reaching that point implies solving nearly all age-related failure modes, causing rapid progress beyond incremental fixes.
