Episode 2
They've made their money in Silicon Valley. And with their technology, they've ushered in the world that we live in today. Some now want to solve the "problem" of death. Can they?
Over the last 100 years, we’ve seen global life expectancy double. Could it happen again?
Technology reporter and psychologist Aleks Krotoski explores the frontiers of the extreme longevity pioneers. They've made their money in Silicon Valley. And with their technology solutions - PayPal, Facebook, cryptocurrencies - they've ushered in the world that we live in today, with all its unintended consequences. Some of them now want to solve the "problem" of aging, or even death, and they are making bigger strides than we may think.
Can they? Should they?
A Pillowfort production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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- Fri 15 Sep 2023 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4