Downstream: Humans Could Become Immortal This Century w/ Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston

Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston, a neuroscientist and author of "The Future Loves You," explores the tantalizing possibility of brain emulation leading to digital immortality. He discusses how mapping the human brain could allow consciousness to persist after death. The conversation dives into aging, identity, and the ethics surrounding longevity technologies, emphasizing the societal impact and potential disparities. Zeleznikow-Johnston's insights challenge our definitions of life and death, provoking thought on how immortality might reshape our experiences and relationships.