80 is the new 65
The LA Times published my column today explaining how our expectations around aging must change to cope with longer life spans.
Generating the Longevity Dividend
New scientific studies showing that it is possible to slow down the aging process are important for those interested in life extension but also key for those who want to see greater economic growth. That’s because life-extending treatments generate what
Longer Lives Threatened by Global Divide Arguments
At a recent meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a group of biologists discussed how, in the near future, people could expect to live 100 years. A longer, healthier life is good news to most, but
Forward Future Requires Past Principles
The imperative to fight diseases like AIDS and cervical cancer is a no-brainer, yet new technologies that help in this quest are under assault from bureaucrats and advocacy groups. As technology advances, questions surrounding its control and use will only
Aging: A Disease Technologists Are Getting Ready to Tackle
The world’s oldest person is 115 years old, and while that might seem impressive, it’s only the beginning. Advances in technology are poised to usher in longer and better life spans, a reality the general public has been slow to
Life expectancy calculator
This is a neat tool to estimate how long you will live based on your habits and family history. And if you take into account the fact that it makes its predictions based on *today’s* technology, things are really looking