In this episode, we're joined by Keith Comito, a computer programmer, mathematician, and President at Lifespan. Lifespan.io is a non-profit advocacy foundation dedicated to accelerating initiatives aimed at addressing age-related diseases and extending the healthy human lifespan.
Extending the human lifespan has been a captivating and often controversial topic. Over the years, focus has shifted from merely treating end diseases to addressing the fundamental mechanisms of aging itself.
In this episode, Keith shares with us the factors that inspired his commitment to work on aging research. We also discuss how societal attitudes on extending lifespan have changed over the years and the philosophical implications of infinite lifespan.
In conclusion, Keith underscores the paramount importance of attaining the goals of aging research, emphasizing the positive impact such accomplishments would have on the well-being and advancement of humanity.
Feel free to navigate through any of the topics discussed in the Podcast using the timestamps below.
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⭐ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
01:09 About Keith
02:09 What drew you to work on Lifespan.io
03:05 The relevance of studying history in Tech
07:05 Evolution of attitudes towards life extension.
09:25 Limits to extending lifespan.
11:33 Pros and cons of traditional science methods
14:25 Critiques of DeSci
15:44 Traditional institutions' views on DeSci
17:37 Contentious topics within your field
19:54 Religion influence on perspectives of aging
22:05 Life extension without limits
26:17 Recurring challenges in your career
29:31 Things you wish you knew earlier
30:51 Recommendations for young people
32:17 Why aging research is important for society.
35:12 Outro
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Special thanks to
Lea Degen: https://twitter.com/lealeata
Keith Comito: https://twitter.com/KeithComito
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