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Mar 2025
42m 41s

Living Forever

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Blood transfusions, drinking gold, and chasing the fountain of youth, this week we dive into the pursuit of living forever, from ancient times to modern day.Topics covered:-How the desire to live forever has changed throughout history-Ancient and renaissance practices to achieve immortality-Mythology of The Fountain of Youth and the Holy Grail-Bryan Johnson and Project Blueprint: what a millionaire is doing to live forever-Laura Deming and The Longevity Fund-What science has to say about our ability to extend lifespansIf you’re able to and our content means something to you, you can support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ❤️

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