Is it attainable to realize longevity via know-how? Science and know-how have prolonged lifespan over the final half-century. But what about new, largely unstudied applied sciences, infusions and dietary supplements being touted by the nation’s wealthiest tech billionaires as a pathway to the age-old aim of dwelling without end?
Technology writer and podcaster Kara Swisher explores the applied sciences, the billionaires and the science in a new NCS documentary collection “Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever” (spoiler, she doesn’t!).
In addition to exhaustive interviews with scientists, tech bros and science writers, Swisher is scanned, infused with ketamine, bathed in crimson mild and sound baths, positioned in a hyperbaric chamber, and measured for dozens of well being metrics, solely to conclude that the path to longevity lies in preventive well being and social connection.
Swisher joins Here & Now‘s Robin Young to debate the collection.
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