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Ethical Implications of Prolonging Life
37:08 - 41:52 (04:43)
The ethics of prolonging life and population control are discussed, with concerns about interfering with nature's course and the potential reality of extending lifespans for people who may not be considered desirable to live longer.
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In this episode, the question of population control is brought up in relation to the business of prolonging life, with some arguing that allowing certain people to live longer interrupts nature's course of population reduction.
37:08 - 38:47 (01:39)
Summary
In this episode, the question of population control is brought up in relation to the business of prolonging life, with some arguing that allowing certain people to live longer interrupts nature's course of population reduction.
ChapterEthical Implications of Prolonging Life
Episode"David Sinclair"
PodcastSmartLess
The key question in aging is ensuring that the quality of life is maintained in the final decade of life.
38:47 - 39:25 (00:38)
Summary
The key question in aging is ensuring that the quality of life is maintained in the final decade of life. Animal studies have shown that interventions that slow down the aging process result in whole-body health and vibrancy leading up to a quicker death.
ChapterEthical Implications of Prolonging Life
Episode"David Sinclair"
PodcastSmartLess
The speaker discusses how advancements in cancer research have resulted in less suffering among patients and longer life expectancies.
39:25 - 41:52 (02:26)
Summary
The speaker discusses how advancements in cancer research have resulted in less suffering among patients and longer life expectancies. However, she notes that this is not necessarily the case for other diseases such as type 2 diabetes.