The Science and Ethics of Living Longer

Even with conservative estimates, the number of centenarians in coming decades is expected to rise dramatically. With new fields like therapeutic cloning and nanotechnology currently developing, it may become possible to postpone aging radically and even indefinitely.

The talk, presented by Michael Jin, will focus on the anti-aging research currently underway, including the search for calorie restriction mimetics. An overview of the plan put forth by Cambridge theorist Aubrey de Grey to arrest the aging process indefinitely will also be presented. Finally, the presentation will touch upon cryonics and other options relating to extreme life extension.

What would the consequences be of a society that does not age, on a planet with limited resources? Do anti-aging therapies compromise human dignity? Should we want to live longer, healthier lives? Can we live on indefinitely? Come listen to these challenging and fascinating questions being presented and discussed.