• Quest for Immortality: How can humans live forever ?

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Quest for Immortality: How can humans live forever ?

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  • What if aging wasn’t inevitable? What if the dream of living forever wasn’t just the stuff of myths and science fiction? The Quest for Immortality: The Science of Aging and Longevity is an eight-part series that takes listeners on an extraordinary journey through the past, present, and future of humanity’s relentless pursuit of life without limits.


    This show unravels the mysteries of aging, starting with ancient myths like the Philosopher’s Stone and the Fountain of Youth and progressing to cutting-edge science, reshaping our understanding of life itself. Explore the biological secrets that drive aging, from telomere shortening and cellular damage to the astonishing mechanisms of nature’s ageless wonders, like the jellyfish that can cheat death and the long-lived Greenland shark.


    Delve into the laboratories at the forefront of longevity research, where scientists are rewriting the rules of biology. Discover the power of CRISPR to repair aging genes, the potential of senolytics to eliminate worn-out cells, and the promise of young blood therapy to rejuvenate the human body. Alongside these breakthroughs, uncover the ethical dilemmas and societal shifts that could arise from a world where living to 150 or beyond becomes the norm.


    Beyond the science, this documentary dares to ask profound questions: What happens when we outlive everyone we love? Would immortality strip life of its meaning? Featuring interviews with leading scientists, philosophers, and futurists, The Quest for Immortality balances hope, science, and humanity in a thought-provoking exploration of the ultimate human aspiration.


    With compelling stories, this documentary will leave you inspired, curious, and deeply reflective about the future of life itself. Will humanity unlock the secrets of immortality, or are some things better left untouched?


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Episodes
  • When will the science of longevity become reality?

    When will the science of longevity become reality?
    Feb 2 2025

    As humanity ventures into 2025, we wonder When will the science of longevity become reality?

    In this final episode, we map the timeline of transformative breakthroughs that could redefine aging and human health. From AI-driven drug discoveries in the next five years to cellular reprogramming and lab-grown organs within decades, we explore when these innovations might reshape our lives.


    Looking further ahead, we envision the mid-century rise of nanotechnology and synthetic biology—and even the far-future possibilities of cryogenics and quantum biology. Join us as we chart the road to immortality and consider how soon science will deliver on the promise of radically longer, healthier lives.


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    22 mins
  • There is more than one form of immortality

    There is more than one form of immortality
    Feb 2 2025

    What if immortality could transcend biology?

    In this episode, we explore bold frontiers in human existence, from mind uploading and digital consciousness to cryogenic sleep and consciousness transfer.


    Could technology preserve our identities digitally or enable leaps through time? What would immortality mean in a world of bionics, brain-computer interfaces, and even post-human evolution? These possibilities challenge the very essence of life, identity, and purpose.


    Navigate the fascinating, speculative, and deeply ethical questions surrounding humanity’s quest to transcend mortality.


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    25 mins
  • What happens to society when living to 100 becomes the norm?

    What happens to society when living to 100 becomes the norm?
    Feb 2 2025

    What happens when living to 100—or beyond—becomes the norm?

    In this episode, we explore the societal, ethical, and environmental ripple effects of extended lifespans.


    From Japan’s aging population to lessons from the Blue Zones, we uncover how longer lives challenge our systems and redefine concepts like retirement, caregiving, and sustainability.


    Can longevity science benefit everyone, or will it deepen inequalities? How do we ensure extended lifespans enrich humanity, rather than strain our planet? A thought-provoking look at how science, policy, and culture must converge to shape a future where longer lives mean better lives.


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    18 mins

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