I Got a “Full-Body MRI” Scan from Prenuvo. Here’s What They Found.
The Ultimate Proactive Health Screening
I was intrigued by Prenuvo, a company that offers a preventative, full-body MRI scan to screen for cancer and other diseases. It’s expensive—around $2,500—and not covered by insurance. I decided it was a worthwhile investment in my long-term health. The hour-long scan was easy and radiation-free. The results were incredible. While they didn’t find any cancer, they did find a small, benign cyst on my kidney that I now know to monitor. This type of proactive, “look-under-the-hood” screening is the future of preventative medicine, giving you a powerful snapshot of your current health.
The “Senolytics” Revolution: Are We Close to Clearing “Zombie Cells”?
The Drug That Could Kill Off Old Age
One of the most exciting areas in longevity science is “senolytics.” These are a new class of drugs designed to selectively target and destroy “senescent” or “zombie” cells—the old, dysfunctional cells that accumulate as we age and cause inflammation. In animal studies, clearing out these zombie cells has been shown to reverse many signs of aging. While these drugs are still in human trials, the promise is enormous. It’s a completely new approach to aging: instead of just slowing down the damage, we might be able to actively remove it.
I Interviewed a “Longevity Scientist” About What’s Coming in the Next 10 Years.
The Near-Future of Staying Younger, Longer
I had the chance to interview a leading longevity scientist. I asked him for his predictions for the next decade. He said we can expect three major breakthroughs. First, highly accurate, affordable “biological age” tests will become mainstream. Second, AI will be able to predict our personal risk for major diseases years in advance based on our health data. And third, the first generation of FDA-approved “longevity” drugs, likely repurposed from other uses like metformin or rapamycin, will become available. The future is closer than we think.
The Rise of “Personalized Medicine”: How Your DNA Will Dictate Your Health Plan
My Genetic Blueprint for a Longer Life
I got my whole genome sequenced. The data was overwhelming, but I worked with a genetic counselor to interpret it. The report didn’t just tell me about my ancestry; it gave me a personalized health blueprint. I learned I have a genetic variant that makes me less efficient at processing Vitamin B12, so I need to supplement. I also have a slightly elevated genetic risk for heart disease, which motivated me to be extra diligent about my diet and exercise. This is the future: a healthcare plan that is not one-size-fits-all, but is tailored to your own unique DNA.
I Tried a “Peptide” Protocol (BPC-157, CJC-1295). It Felt Like the Future.
The Tiny Proteins That Signal Your Body to Heal
I was dealing with a nagging tendon injury. My progressive doctor suggested I try a “peptide” protocol. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as powerful signaling molecules in the body. I used two: BPC-157, which is known for its incredible tissue-healing properties, and a blend of CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin, which can stimulate the body’s own production of growth hormone. The peptides were prescribed by my doctor and self-administered through small, painless injections. The speed of my recovery was remarkable. It felt like a glimpse into the future of regenerative medicine.
“Young Blood” Transfusions (Parabiosis): The Controversial Science
The Vampire-Like Quest for Immortality
One of the most controversial, sci-fi-like ideas in longevity is “parabiosis,” or the transfusion of plasma from a young person into an older person. The idea comes from animal studies where old mice, when given the blood of young mice, showed signs of rejuvenation. There are now private clinics offering this service for tens of thousands of dollars, despite the lack of robust human data and the serious ethical questions. While the science is still very much in its infancy, it points to a fascinating idea: there are “youth factors” in young blood that may one day be isolated and harnessed.
The Future of “Wearable Tech”: Continuous Monitoring of Glucose, Cortisol, and More
My Body Will Become My Live Data Stream
My sleep tracker and continuous glucose monitor have already changed my life. The next generation of wearable tech will be even more powerful. Scientists are developing non-invasive sensors that will be able to continuously monitor a whole host of biomarkers. Imagine a small patch on your arm that tracks not just your glucose, but your cortisol (stress) levels, your hydration, and key inflammatory markers in real time. This constant stream of personalized data will allow us to see the immediate effect of our lifestyle choices and to create a truly proactive and personalized health plan.
I Got My “Epigenetic Age” Tested. Can I Really Reverse It?
The “Clock” That Measures My Lifestyle
I sent a saliva sample to a company that performs an “epigenetic age” test. It measures the chemical tags on my DNA to determine my “biological” age. My chronological age was 45, but my biological age came back as 42. It was a validation of my healthy lifestyle. The exciting part is that, unlike your chronological age, your epigenetic age is malleable. Studies have shown that intensive diet and lifestyle interventions can actually reverse your epigenetic age. It’s a powerful new metric for how well you are aging.
“CRISPR” Gene Editing: Will It Cure Aging? The Ethical Questions.
The “Find and Replace” for Our Genetic Code
CRISPR is a revolutionary gene-editing technology that acts like a “find and replace” function for DNA. Its initial promise is in curing single-gene diseases like sickle cell anemia. But the ultimate question is: could we use it to “edit” the genes that are associated with aging? Could we fix the genes that predispose us to Alzheimer’s or heart disease? The scientific potential is breathtaking, but the ethical questions are profound. Should we be editing the human germline? It’s a conversation we need to start having now.
The Role of “Artificial Intelligence” in Diagnosing Disease Years in Advance
The AI That Can See What a Human Doctor Can’t
Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize diagnostic medicine. AI algorithms can now be trained on millions of medical images—like MRIs, retinal scans, and pathology slides. They are becoming better than human radiologists at spotting the earliest, most subtle signs of diseases like cancer or diabetic retinopathy. In the near future, an AI will be able to analyze your health data and predict your risk of developing a specific disease years, or even decades, before you ever have a symptom, allowing for truly preventative intervention.
I Investigated “Rapamycin”: The Anti-Aging Drug Everyone is Talking About.
The Most Potent Longevity Drug Found on Easter Island
Rapamycin is a drug that was discovered in the soil of Easter Island. It’s currently used as an immunosuppressant. But in lab animals, it is the most effective and consistently proven “anti-aging” drug ever discovered. It works by inhibiting a pathway called mTOR, which essentially tricks the body into a “fasting” state and ramps up cellular clean-up (autophagy). While taking it for longevity is still “off-label” and comes with risks, many longevity doctors and researchers are taking it themselves. It is one of the most exciting molecules in the field.
The Future of “Food”: 3D-Printed Meals, Lab-Grown Meat, and Personalized Nutrition
The High-Tech Kitchen of Tomorrow
The future of food is going to look very different. “Cellular agriculture” will allow us to grow real meat in a lab, without the need to raise and slaughter an animal. This will be much more sustainable and ethical. “3D food printing” will allow us to create meals with a precise, personalized combination of nutrients. And our nutrition plans will be completely personalized, based on our own unique DNA and microbiome data. Your future dinner might be a 3D-printed, lab-grown steak that has been personalized for your own genetic needs.
“Cellular Reprogramming”: The Yamanaka Factors and the Quest for Immortality
The Proteins That Can Turn an Old Cell Young
In 2006, a Japanese scientist named Shinya Yamanaka discovered a cocktail of four proteins (now called “Yamanaka factors”) that could take a normal adult cell and “reprogram” it back into a youthful, pluripotent stem cell. This was a Nobel Prize-winning discovery. Now, scientists are trying to use this same technology to partially “reprogram” old cells inside the body, to make them young again without turning them cancerous. The research is still in its early stages, but it is perhaps the most exciting and potentially radical longevity therapy being explored.
The “Longevity Clinic”: What Happens When You Go to a Place Like Fountain Life?
The $20,000 Check-Up for the Super Rich
I investigated what happens at a high-end “longevity clinic” like Fountain Life or Next Health. It’s a very different kind of doctor’s visit. For a price tag that can be upwards of $20,000, you get a full day of proactive, futuristic testing. This includes a full-body MRI scan, a whole genome sequencing test, an epigenetic age test, and dozens of advanced blood biomarkers. Based on this mountain of data, their team of doctors creates a hyper-personalized health plan for you. It’s a glimpse into the future of preventative, data-driven medicine that is currently only available to the wealthy.
The Next Generation of “Nootropics” and Brain-Enhancing Drugs
The “Smart Drugs” Are Getting Smarter
The current generation of “nootropics” or “smart drugs” is fairly limited. But the next generation will be much more sophisticated. Researchers are working on drugs that can specifically enhance memory formation by targeting certain pathways in the brain. Others are developing compounds that can increase neuroplasticity, making it easier to learn new skills. And in the future, we may have nootropics that are personalized to our own unique brain chemistry, based on our genetic profile and our real-time brainwave data.
I Tried a “Virtual Reality” Meditation. It Was a Whole New World.
I Meditated on Mars
I’m not great at traditional meditation; my mind always wanders. I tried a guided meditation in a virtual reality headset. The experience was incredible. I was no longer just sitting in my living room. I was sitting on a mountaintop, or on a beach, or even on the surface of Mars. The immersive visual and auditory environment made it so much easier to stay present and to block out external distractions. VR is going to be a powerful new tool for creating deep, immersive, and effective meditative experiences.
The “Smart Toilet” That Will Analyze Your Health Every Day
Your Daily, Passive Health Check-Up
The “smart toilet” is coming, and it’s going to be a health game-changer. These toilets will be equipped with sensors that can analyze your urine and stool every single day, passively, in the background. They will be able to track a huge range of biomarkers—your hydration levels, your gut microbiome health, your hormone levels, and even early markers for diseases like colon cancer. This will provide you and your doctor with an effortless, daily stream of health data, allowing for an unprecedented level of proactive health monitoring.
The Future of “Organ Regeneration” and Replacement
3D-Printing a New Kidney
The future of organ transplantation is not waiting on a donor list. It’s organ regeneration and creation. Scientists are already able to “decellularize” a donor organ (like a pig’s kidney), leaving a “scaffold” of connective tissue. They can then “recellularize” that scaffold with a patient’s own stem cells, creating a new, personalized organ that won’t be rejected. In the more distant future, we may be able to 3D-print entire, complex organs from scratch. This will revolutionize medicine and could dramatically extend our healthspan.
I Got a “Whole Genome Sequencing” Test. The Data Was Overwhelming but Powerful.
My Body’s Complete “Owner’s Manual”
I decided to go beyond the basic consumer DNA tests and get my entire genome sequenced. The cost was about $1,000. I received a massive, overwhelming file of my own genetic data. I hired a genetic counselor to help me interpret it. The insights were powerful. I learned about my genetic predispositions for certain diseases, which allowed me to focus my preventative efforts. I learned about how my body processes certain drugs. It was like getting the complete, personalized “owner’s manual” for my own body.
The “AI Health Coach” in Your Pocket: The Future of Personalized Guidance
My Phone Will Be My Personal Doctor
The future of health coaching is artificial intelligence. Imagine an AI health coach on your phone. It would have access to all your real-time data—your sleep, your activity, your glucose levels, your genetic profile. It could then provide you with hyper-personalized, real-time advice. It could tell you, “Your sleep was poor last night, so I suggest a lighter workout today,” or “Based on your glucose response, that type of bread is not a good choice for you.” It will be like having a team of world-class doctors and coaches in your pocket 24/7.
The Coming “Mental Health” Revolution: Psychedelics, TMS, and Neurofeedback
New Tools for an Old Problem
The future of mental health treatment is moving beyond just talk therapy and traditional antidepressants. We are in the midst of a revolution. Psychedelic-assisted therapy, using substances like psilocybin and MDMA in a clinical setting, is showing incredible promise for treating depression and PTSD. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that can be used to treat severe depression. And neurofeedback allows you to literally retrain your own brainwaves to reduce anxiety. The toolkit for our mental health is expanding dramatically.
The “Exosome” Therapy Craze: A Potent Anti-Aging Treatment?
The Tiny Messengers That Carry Youthful Signals
“Exosomes” are tiny little bubbles that are released by our cells. They are like little messengers that carry proteins and genetic information from one cell to another. The new, exciting idea in regenerative medicine is to use exosomes harvested from young, healthy stem cells. The theory is that when these “youthful” exosomes are injected into an older person, they can deliver signals that encourage the older cells to repair themselves and to behave more youthfully. It’s a very new and expensive therapy, but it’s a fascinating area of research.
How “Robotics” and “Smart Homes” Will Help Us Age in Place
My Home Will Be My Caretaker
The future of “aging in place”—of staying in your own home as you get older—will be powered by robotics and smart home technology. Imagine a “smart home” that can monitor for falls, remind you to take your medication, and automatically adjust the lighting to reduce your risk of tripping. Imagine companion robots that can help with household chores, provide social interaction, and monitor your vital signs. This technology will allow future generations to maintain their independence and quality of life for much longer.
The “Metformin” Debate: Should Healthy People Take the Diabetes Drug for Longevity?
The “Off-Label” Use of a Billion-Dollar Drug
Metformin is a cheap, safe, and common drug used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. But a huge debate is raging in the longevity community: should healthy, non-diabetic people take it for its potential anti-aging benefits? Studies have suggested that metformin may have protective effects against cancer and heart disease and may activate some of the same longevity pathways as fasting. While many longevity doctors take it “off-label” themselves, the long-term effects on healthy people are still unknown. It’s one of the most interesting and controversial topics in the field.
The Future of “Cancer Detection”: The Galleri “Liquid Biopsy” Test
The Blood Test That Can Find 50 Cancers at Once
One of the most exciting breakthroughs in preventative medicine is the “liquid biopsy” test, like the Galleri test. It’s a simple blood test that can screen for a shared cancer signal across more than 50 different types of cancer, many of which have no other recommended screening method. The test analyzes the DNA fragments that are shed by cancer cells into the bloodstream. The ability to detect so many cancers at a very early, treatable stage, with a single blood draw, is going to completely revolutionize cancer care and could save millions of lives.
I Tried a “Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy” (HBOT) Chamber.
Breathing Pure Oxygen Under Pressure
I tried a session of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). You lie in a pressurized chamber and breathe in 100% pure oxygen for about an hour. The increased pressure allows your blood to absorb much more oxygen than it normally would. This “super-oxygenated” blood can then help to reduce inflammation, promote the growth of new blood vessels, and speed up wound healing. It’s used to treat a variety of medical conditions, but many people are now using it “off-label” for its potential anti-aging and recovery benefits.
The “Space-Age” Fitness Tech That’s Coming to Your Gym (AR, AI Trainers)
My Workout Will Be a Video Game
The future of fitness is going to be high-tech and personalized. Imagine a gym where you are guided through your workout by an AI trainer that can analyze your form in real time and give you corrective feedback. Imagine using augmented reality (AR) glasses that can overlay your workout stats in your field of vision or turn your run into an immersive video game. Companies like Peloton and Mirror are just the beginning. The future gym will be a personalized, gamified, and data-driven experience.
The “Bio-Banks” Where the Wealthy Are Storing Their Stem Cells
A Biological Insurance Policy for the Future
A new, and very expensive, trend among the wealthy is “bio-banking.” They are having their own young, healthy stem cells harvested and then cryogenically frozen for future use. The idea is that in 20 or 30 years, when regenerative medicine has advanced, they will be able to use their own youthful stem cells to repair damaged tissues, treat diseases, or for rejuvenation therapies. It’s the ultimate biological insurance policy, a way of preserving your own “youthful repair kit” for your future self.
The Future of “Hormone Optimization”: Beyond Creams and Injections
The “Smart Pellet” That Knows What You Need
The current methods of hormone replacement therapy, like creams and injections, can create a “rollercoaster” of hormone levels. The future is much more sophisticated. Imagine a tiny, implantable “smart pellet.” This pellet would contain a reservoir of hormones, but it would also have biosensors that could monitor your hormone levels in real time. It would then release a precise, tiny dose of the hormone only when your body needs it, maintaining a perfectly stable and optimal level 24/7.
The “Digital Twin”: How a Virtual Copy of You Will Predict Your Health
The Ultimate Personalized Medicine
In the future, we may each have a “digital twin.” This would be a highly complex, virtual computer model of your own body, created from all your personal health data—your genome, your microbiome data, your real-time biomarker data from wearables. Doctors could then test a new drug or a lifestyle intervention on your “digital twin” first, to see how your specific biology would react. It would allow for an unprecedented level of personalized and preventative medicine, predicting problems and testing solutions in the virtual world before applying them to the real you.
I Investigated the “Longevity Escape Velocity” Theory. Will We Outrun Death?
The Point Where Science Extends Your Life by More Than a Year, Every Year
“Longevity Escape Velocity” is a theory popularized by futurist Ray Kurzweil. It’s the idea that we will soon reach a point where, for every year that you are alive, science will be able to extend your life by more than a year. At that point, theoretically, you could live indefinitely. While most mainstream scientists think this is still the realm of science fiction, the accelerating pace of breakthroughs in biotech and AI is making the idea seem slightly less impossible than it did a decade ago.
The “Accessible” Future: How This Tech Will Eventually Become Affordable
The First Cell Phone Was a Brick That Cost $4,000
I get discouraged when I see all the amazing longevity technologies that are only available to the ultra-wealthy. But then I remember the history of all technology. The first cell phone, in 1983, cost the equivalent of over $10,000 and was a giant brick. Today, we all have a supercomputer in our pocket. The same will happen with longevity tech. Whole genome sequencing, which cost billions of dollars 20 years ago, now costs a few hundred. As the technology improves, it will inevitably become democratized and accessible to everyone.
The Philosophical Debate: How Long is “Too Long” to Live?
If We Could Live to 150, Should We?
The science of longevity is moving so fast that we are now forced to confront a deep philosophical question: how long is too long to live? If we could extend our healthy lifespan to 120 or 150, should we? What would that mean for society, for our resources, for our sense of purpose? Would it just be a luxury for the rich? The scientific questions are fascinating, but the ethical and philosophical questions that are raised by the possibility of radical life extension are perhaps even more important for us to consider.
I Tried to Build My Own “Longevity Protocol” Based on Future Science.
I’m Beta-Testing My Own Future
While many of the futuristic longevity therapies are not yet available, I’ve tried to build my own personal “protocol” based on what the science is telling us. This means I focus on the things that are known to activate our longevity pathways. I practice intermittent fasting to boost autophagy. I use a sauna and do high-intensity exercise to create hormetic stress. I eat a diet rich in plants to support my microbiome. I’m essentially using my own lifestyle to mimic the effects of the future longevity drugs that are coming down the pipeline.
The “Quantified Self” on Steroids: The Data We’ll Be Tracking in 2030
We’ll Know Everything About Our Own Biology
The “quantified self” movement is just getting started. By 2030, the amount of health data we will be able to track about ourselves will be staggering. We’ll have continuous monitoring of our glucose, our hormones, our inflammatory markers. Our smart toilets will analyze our gut microbiome daily. Our smartwatches will be able to detect atrial fibrillation or even the flu before we have symptoms. We will be walking, talking streams of personalized health data. The challenge will be turning that mountain of data into actionable wisdom.
The Future of “Skin Care”: Gene-Edited Serums and 3D-Printed Skin
The Sci-Fi Beauty Counter of Tomorrow
The future of skincare is going to be wild. Imagine a “skincare” that is actually a gene-editing cream. A topical CRISPR-based serum that could literally go into your skin cells and “turn on” the genes for collagen production. Imagine going to a clinic where they could take a small sample of your own cells and 3D-print a perfect, youthful skin graft for you. These ideas are moving from science fiction to the laboratory, and they will completely change our concept of “anti-aging.”
The “Gut Microbiome” Transplant: The Ultimate Probiotic?
A “Re-Wilding” of Your Inner Garden
A Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) is a medical procedure where stool from a healthy donor is placed into the colon of a sick patient. It’s a way of completely “re-booting” a person’s gut microbiome. It’s already being used to treat serious infections like C. diff. But the future potential is huge. Could we one day use FMT to treat autoimmune diseases, obesity, or even mental health issues? It’s the ultimate probiotic, a complete “re-wilding” of your inner ecosystem with a healthy, balanced community of microbes.
How “Blockchain” Could Secure Our Personal Health Records
My Health Data, Owned and Controlled by Me
Right now, our personal health records are scattered across dozens of different doctors’ offices and hospital systems. It’s a fragmented and insecure mess. Blockchain technology, the same technology that powers cryptocurrencies, could be a solution. It could allow us to have a single, secure, and encrypted personal health record that is owned and controlled entirely by us. We could then grant temporary, permissioned access to our data to any doctor or researcher we choose. It’s a future where we are finally in control of our own most sensitive information.
The “Early Adopter’s” Dilemma: How to Safely Try Cutting-Edge Tech
The Bleeding Edge vs. The Proven Path
I’m fascinated by all the new longevity technologies. But I’m also cautious. I have a simple framework for deciding when to be an “early adopter.” I ask myself two questions. 1) What is the potential upside? 2) What is the potential downside or risk? For something with a high potential upside and a very low risk (like trying a new, safe supplement), I’m happy to be an early adopter. For something with a high potential risk (like an unproven, off-label drug), I will wait until there is much more robust safety data.
I Made a “Prediction” List for the Biggest Longevity Breakthroughs of the Decade.
My Top 5 Bets for the 2020s
I made a “prediction” list for the five biggest longevity breakthroughs I think we will see by 2030. 1) The first FDA-approved “anti-aging” drug will be on the market. 2) At-home, continuous glucose monitoring will be as common as a fitness tracker. 3) AI will be able to detect common cancers from a simple blood test or a retinal scan. 4) The cost of whole genome sequencing will drop below $100. And 5) The importance of gut health for everything from our mood to our immunity will be universally accepted by mainstream medicine.
The “Societal Impact” of Radical Life Extension
What Happens When Nobody Dies?
The quest for longevity raises some huge societal questions. If people start living healthy lives to 120 or 150, what does that do to our planet’s resources? What does it do to the institution of marriage or the concept of a career? Who gets access to these expensive therapies—just the rich? And what does it mean for a society if we have generations of “elders” who never retire and never “get out of the way” for the next generation? The societal impact of radical life extension is a conversation that is just as important as the scientific one.
How to “Discern” the Hype from the Hope in Longevity News
My “BS” Detector Is on High Alert
The longevity space is full of incredible hope, but it’s also full of incredible hype. I’ve developed a “BS” detector for reading longevity news. I look for a few things. Does the article cite a peer-reviewed human study, or just a mouse study? Does it quote independent experts, or just the founder of the company selling the product? Does it use specific, scientific language, or vague, “wellness” buzzwords? And most importantly, does it sound too good to be true? If it does, it probably is.
I Invested in a “Longevity-Focused” ETF.
I’m Betting on the Future of Human Healthspan
I believe that the “longevity industry” is going to be one of the biggest growth sectors of the next 50 years. While I’m not smart enough to pick the individual winning biotech stocks, I’ve invested in a few Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that focus on the space. These ETFs hold a diversified basket of companies in areas like genomics, biotechnology, and healthcare technology. It’s a simple, diversified way for me to make a long-term financial bet on the future of human healthspan.
The “Human Upgrade” Center: A Glimpse into Biohacking Facilities
The High-Tech Gym for Your Cells
I visited a “human upgrade” or “biohacking” center, like Upgrade Labs. It was like a gym, but for your cells. Instead of treadmills, they had cryotherapy chambers, hyperbaric oxygen tanks, red light therapy beds, and pulsed electromagnetic field mats. The idea is to use these high-tech tools to put your body through a series of hormetic stressors and recovery protocols, with the goal of upgrading your biological function at a cellular level. It was a fascinating glimpse into a future where “working out” means training your mitochondria, not just your muscles.
The “DIY” Biohacker vs. The “Clinical” Approach to Longevity
Two Different Paths Up the Same Mountain
There are two main camps in the longevity world. There’s the “DIY Biohacker” community, which is full of self-experimenters who are willing to try unproven, off-label drugs and supplements based on early scientific data. They are the pioneers on the bleeding edge. Then there is the more conservative, “clinical” approach, which is to wait for the results of large-scale, human clinical trials before adopting a new therapy. Both are valid approaches, but they come with very different levels of risk and reward. It’s a personal choice of where you want to be on that spectrum.
The Most “Promising” Longevity Molecules You Haven’t Heard of Yet
Beyond Resveratrol and NAD+
Everyone has heard of common “longevity” molecules like resveratrol and NAD+. But the next wave of research is focused on some even more promising compounds. Things like “Urolithin A,” a postbiotic produced by your gut bugs that has been shown to improve mitochondrial health. Or “CaAKG,” a molecule that has been shown to extend the healthspan of mice. And new, more powerful “senolytic” compounds that can target and eliminate zombie cells. The pipeline of promising new longevity molecules is deep and exciting.
The “Existential” Questions That Arise When You Plan for a 150-Year Life
If You Have More Time, What Will You Do With It?
The possibility of a radically extended lifespan forces you to confront some deep, existential questions. If you are going to live to be 150, will you have one career, or three? Will you stay married to the same person for 100 years? How do you maintain a sense of purpose and meaning over such a long timeline? The challenge is no longer just how to add years to your life, but how to add life to your years. The prospect is both thrilling and daunting.
The “Convergence” of Technologies That Will Accelerate the Longevity Revolution
AI + Biotech + Genomics = A New Paradigm
The longevity revolution is not being driven by one single technology. It’s being driven by a powerful “convergence” of multiple technologies. Artificial intelligence is accelerating drug discovery. CRISPR gene-editing is allowing us to fix our genetic code. Wearable sensors are giving us a constant stream of personalized health data. And whole genome sequencing is giving us our personal blueprint. The combination and convergence of these powerful technologies is what is creating a new paradigm in medicine and is accelerating the pace of discovery at an exponential rate.
How to “Prepare” for a Future Where 100 is the New 60
My “Centenarian” Game Plan
If the science of longevity continues at its current pace, it’s very possible that living a healthy life to 100 will be the new normal. I’m trying to prepare for that reality now. This means I have to be much more aggressive with my financial planning and my retirement savings. It means I have to be absolutely relentless about my preventative health habits. And it means I need to focus on cultivating a life of purpose and learning that will keep me engaged and fulfilled for a much, much longer timeline.
My “Personal Longevity” Bet: The Top 3 Areas I’m Investing My Time and Money In Now for a Better Future
The Foundational Pillars That Will Pay the Biggest Dividends
I can’t chase every new longevity trend. I’ve decided to place my “bets” and invest my own time and money in the three areas that I believe will have the biggest ROI for my long-term healthspan. 1) Exercise: Specifically, a focus on building and maintaining muscle mass. 2) Sleep: I am ruthless about protecting my sleep because it is the foundation of all repair and recovery. And 3) Social Connection: I actively cultivate my deep friendships, as a strong community is a powerful buffer against stress and a key predictor of a long, happy life.