Longevity, Legislation & the Future of Aging: Inside A4LI’s Mission - Episode 272

In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden interviews Dylan Livingston, the president of the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives (A4LI). They discuss the challenges and opportunities in advocating for longevity medicine in the political landscape, the concept of the Longevity Dividend, and recent legislative achievements in Montana. Dylan shares his personal journey into the field of longevity, the importance of data collection in research, and the need for public engagement to support longevity initiatives. The conversation emphasizes the potential economic benefits and moral mandate of investing in longevity science and the importance of collective action in driving change.    FOR THE AUDIENCE   * Use code ‘A4LI10’ for 10% OFF on an annual membership → https://a4li.org/   * Use code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF on any of our supplements at https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/  !     Takeaways  * Dylan Livingston founded the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives to advocate for longevity medicine.  * Longevity medicine is often overlooked by traditional healthcare systems.  * Dylan's interest in longevity began at a young age after watching a video by Aubrey DeGray.  * The Longevity Dividend could significantly boost the economy by adding years of healthy life and trillions of dollars to the nation’s GDP.  * Legislation like SB-422 in Montana expands access to investigational therapies.  * The importance of making longevity a bipartisan issue in politics.  * Data collection is crucial for advancing longevity research and therapies.  * Public engagement and support are essential for the longevity movement.  * Dylan encourages small donations to support longevity advocacy efforts.  * The future of longevity legislation depends on continued research and public interest.    Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Longevity Advocacy  04:35 Dylan's Journey into Longevity  07:44 The Impact of COVID on Longevity Perspectives  10:45 Navigating the Political Landscape for Longevity  13:46 Understanding the Longevity Dividend  16:48 Economic and Moral Imperatives of Longevity  19:37 Challenges in Promoting Longevity Initiatives  22:15 The Nature of Human Selfishness  23:16 Making Longevity Personal  24:24 Legislative Initiatives for Longevity  26:43 The Role of Montana in Longevity Legislation  29:40 Consumer Preferences in Experimental Treatments  30:55 Insurance and the Cost of Innovation  35:45 Data Collection and Its Importance  39:35 The Intersection of Longevity and Psychedelics  41:03 Expanding Access Beyond Montana  42:39 The Future of Longevity Research  44:56 Building a Movement for Longevity Advocacy  46:39 Goodbye    To learn more about Alliance for Longevity Initiatives (A4LI):  Website: https://a4li.org/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/a4li.org/  X: https://x.com/theA4LI  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-alliance-for-longevity-initiatives/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theallianceforlongevityini9383  Dylan’s email address: dylan@a4li.org     Reach out to us at:      Website: https://gladdenlongevity.com/         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladdenlongevity/       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/?hl=en        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladdenlongevity       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_q8nexY4K5ilgFnKm7naw