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Mar 2022
10m 52s

Mini-Episode: Cool Facts Friday #21

Dave Asprey
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A mix of facts about humans, humanity and the strange and wonderful world in which we live. 
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The Nobel Prize Molecule That Nearly Doubles Lifespan : 1407
In the late 1990s, a strange carbon molecule quietly delivered the single longest lifespan extension ever recorded in mammals. The rats lived about 90% longer, and almost no one was paying attention. This episode breaks down what that molecule is, why it works, and how it may upg ... Show More
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Yesterday
Meet the Governor Who Wants Humans to Become Cyborgs : 1406
Aging is not something Zoltan Istvan plans to accept quietly. He wants to treat death like a technical bug, rewrite the rules of biology, and turn California into the global test bed for radical human upgrades. From cyborg implants to AI driven longevity science, this episode exp ... Show More
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Your Butt is a Longevity Organ (Here’s how to train it!) | Gabrielle Lyon : 1405
Your butt is not about aesthetics. It is a longevity organ that directly impacts metabolism, brain optimization, resilience, and how long you stay strong as you age. In this episode, you’ll learn why strength training and protein intake matter more than body fat percentage, how m ... Show More
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