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Engineering Immortality - The End of Aging?

World Science Festival via YouTube

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This course explores the possibility of extending human lifespan and potentially halting the aging process. Participants discuss the current understanding of biological aging, the importance of targeting aging itself, and the future implications of advancements in medical technology. The teaching method involves expert discussions, audience questions, and debates on the societal impact of potentially achieving immortality. This course is intended for individuals interested in the intersection of science, technology, and ethics, particularly in the context of aging and longevity.

Syllabus

Program Introduction
Participant Introductions
Program begins - "What is Biological Aging?"
"Where are we now in targeting the aging process?"
"Why is slowing or stopping aging a goal?"
"What is it about Americans and death?"
"Why are we spending so much on the diseases of aging and so little on targeting and studying aging itself?"
"What is the future?"
"What's the biggest intervention we can do today to live longer?"
"What do the next 20, 30 years look like?"
Supercentenarian
"What is healthspan versus lifespan?"
What is the role of inflammation in aging?
"Is death advantages for the evolution of the species?"
Audience questions: Is the singularity near? Where are we in treating Alzheimer's? What will our lifespan be 100 years from now?

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