Objections to living longer 1 & 2

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The objections to living longer include the fear of boredom, uncertainty on how to utilize added years, the belief that people need to die to make room for innovation, and concerns about societal checks and balances. However, the potential for AI, VR, BCI, and other new ways of engagement may alleviate boredom. The perspective on living longer should shift towards empowerment and increased vitality, offering opportunities for education, travel, and engagement. Additionally, the idea that people need to die for new innovation is disputed, with emphasis on the role of better entrepreneurs and technology. The concerns about tenure and the fear of societal risks from immortal dictators are acknowledged, but there is a call for open engagement and discussion rather than avoiding the topic altogether.

In this episode, Peter and Jamie discuss the launch of the $101 million XPRIZE Healthspan. This competition aims to develop and test therapeutics targeting the biology of aging to improve function and extend healthy lifespan. Can we reverse aging by a decade?

04:47 | Age as a Disease: A New Thinking
15:12 | Slowing Down the Aging Process
36:02 | Extending Global Health Span

Dr. Jamie Justice is the Executive Vice President of the Health Domain at XPRIZE Foundation, and Adjunct Professor in Internal Medicine Section on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, and Sticht Center on Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM).

Get Involved with the Healthspan XPRIZE: https://www.xprize.org/prizes/healthspan

Abundance360 is a group of ~400 successful entrepreneurs who are interested in using their resources to uplift humanity. You can learn more about the membership here: https://www.abundance360.com/

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