Facing Death

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Can science conquer death? It may seem like an absurd question, but some people think it's possible. In this hour of To The Best Of Our Knowledge, we'll meet Aubrey de Grey, a maverick English scientist who's identified seven major kinds of molecular and cellular damage. He thinks we can prevent all these natural cases of death and thereby extend our lives indefinitely.

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Guests: 

Aubrey de Grey

Academic

Diana Athill

Editor

Simon Critchley

Philosopher
newschool.edu

Lincoln Hall

Author

Umberto Eco

Author
umbertoeco.com
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Science
Last modified: 
August 02, 2024