Week 7
IN THIS LESSON
Today, we’ll be covering life extension technologies. What can we do to extend our lives? And should we want to do this in the first place?
The science of life extension is multifaceted. This makes it a challenge to understand, as you need to have a thorough understanding of how human life operates normally to appreciate the hurdles that need to be overcome. We can talk about that.Check out the Kurtzgesagt video “Why Age” and see if you can take some notes foor yourself that compares the information in Wikipedia to the topics addressed in the video.Resources
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From Beyond Therapy by the President’s Council on Bioethics: Ageless Bodies.
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The section entitled “Research” in the Life Extension entry in Wikipedia.
Check out the Kurtzgesagt video “Why Age” https://youtu.be/GoJsr4IwCm4?feature=shared
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Altered Carbon
Black Mirror - “San Junipero” & “Be Right Back”
Kurzgesagt & Coldfusion Podcasts & Youtube Videos
Intermittent Fasting & Longevity Challenges
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