The Future of Longevity Research

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Longevity research has come a long way since the early 2000s when studying aging was considered immoral. The Methuselah mouse prize in 2005 proved that extending the lifespan of a mouse could be achieved, leading to the belief that it could be done in humans as well. Since then, aging institutes, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions dedicated to longevity research have flourished. In recent years, there has been an explosion of interventions and technologies, ranging from small molecules to gene and cell therapies, gaining support from venture capitalists. Big pharma is also getting involved, creating longevity units to explore how these new technologies can be integrated into their pipelines. These longevity companies are not only focused on extending lifespan but also addressing diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's, osteoarthritis, and heart disease, making them attractive in the current regulatory and investment landscape.

In this video, we delve into the frontier of longevity and the pursuit of living forever. The discussion of longevity sparks different reactions among people, with some rejecting the idea outright, deeming it unnatural or immoral.

At Zuzalu, two distinct groups emerged—the Health and Wellness tribe, focused on healthy lifestyles, and the longevity tribe, resembling crypto enthusiasts, passionately researching the silver bullet for eternal life.

We explore the two conversations of slowing down aging and accelerating rejuvenation, with a particular focus on the latter. Interviews with Patrick Linden, author of "The Case Against Death," Sergio Ruiz, an epigenetic reprogramming expert, and Michael Greer, founder of the Humanity app, shed light on the socio-cultural reactions, DNA reprogramming, and AI-driven longevity scoring.

While the pursuit of longevity faces regulatory challenges, its potential to eliminate diseases and revolutionize healthcare holds transformative power. The quest for extended health spans offers tremendous benefits for humanity's future.

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------ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro 1:30 Wellness vs Longevity

7:00 PATRICK LINDEN 9:30 The Pursuit of Immortality 12:30 We Want Choice 16:30 How Long Would You Live? 23:20 Now is the Time 27:00 Health is Longevity 33:30 Increasing Healthspan 36:30 The Case Against Death 41:40 How to Not Die

46:00 SERGIO RUIZ 48:45 Healthspan and Lifespan 52:50 Longevity Research 57:45 Epigenetic Reprogramming 1:05:30 Feeling Young 1:09:30 Longevity Escape Velocity 1:14:30 Challenges and Obstacles 1:18:30 The Economic Case

1:28:00 MICHAEL GEER 1:31:50 A Billion Years of Health 1:38:45 Utilizing Technology 1:43:45 Using AI for Health 1:46:15 Good Metrics to Track 1:52:00 Defining Health 1:55:00 The Humanity App 2:01:30 More Users, More Wearables 2:08:45 Get Healthier

------ RESOURCES:

Patrick Linden https://twitter.com/DrPatrickLinden?s=20

Sergio Ruiz https://twitter.com/Sergio_A_Ruiz?s=20

Michael Geer https://twitter.com/Geeria?s=20

The Case Against Death https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262543163/the-case-against-death/

VitaDAO https://www.vitadao.com/

Animal Free Precision Medicine https://www.afpm.bio/

Humanity App https://www.humanity.health/

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