a16z Podcast
The Longevity Imperative: Redefining the Way We Age
Nov 18, 2024
Join Andrew Scott, author of "The Longevity Imperative," and Vijay Pande, founding general partner of a16z Bio + Health, as they challenge the conventional views on aging. They discuss the urgent need to shift from "sick care" to proactive health management, highlighting economic implications as life expectancy rises. Explore the complexities of personalized health, the importance of dismantling ageism, and how societal perceptions of aging must evolve. Reimagine a future where longevity means more than just surviving—it's about thriving at every age.
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- A paradigm shift from reactive healthcare to proactive health maintenance is crucial for improving quality of life as people age.
- Innovative financial solutions are needed to support the demands of longer lifespans, ensuring economic sustainability for future generations.
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Rethinking Aging and Health
The prevailing medical approach often focuses on disease treatment rather than prioritizing health maintenance. This perspective overlooks the significant improvements in life expectancy, with projections suggesting that one in five people could live to be 100. A paradigm shift is needed, where the emphasis should be on living well and maintaining health throughout one’s lifespan. Instead of viewing aging as a crisis, it can be reframed as a remarkable achievement, highlighting the diversity of aging experiences among individuals.
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