Episode
#265 - Dr Andrew Steele - Why We Get Old & How We Can Stop It
1:22:07
Published: Mon Jan 04 2021
Description
Andrew Steele is a scientist, writer and presenter. Ageing is a phenomenon we're all familiar with and is completely taken for granted as a fact of reality, but do we have to accept it? Expect to learn why curing ageing might be easier than curing cancer and all other diseases, the unfortunate truth of fasting for longevity, why the next decade will be the most exciting for lifespan research and much more... Sponsors: Get 35% discount on everything I use from The Protein Works at https://www.theproteinworks.com/modernwisdom/ (use code MODERN35) Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Buy Ageless - https://amzn.to/38Ya1aF Follow Andrew on Twitter - https://twitter.com/statto Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
This podcast episode is a review of the Reebok Nano X shoes, which the host believes are the best shoes for training.
00:00 - 04:43 (04:43)
Summary
This podcast episode is a review of the Reebok Nano X shoes, which the host believes are the best shoes for training.
Episode#265 - Dr Andrew Steele - Why We Get Old & How We Can Stop It
PodcastModern Wisdom
Aging is either a disease or a natural process that leads to a higher risk of developing diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and dementia.
04:43 - 12:00 (07:17)
Summary
Aging is either a disease or a natural process that leads to a higher risk of developing diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and dementia. The definition of aging is based on the increase in the risk of death over time, while the different hallmarks are more focused on the molecular changes occurring in the body.
Episode#265 - Dr Andrew Steele - Why We Get Old & How We Can Stop It
PodcastModern Wisdom
Animals have evolved to have a limited lifespan to allocate energy towards maintaining its body and immune system, and adapting to different environments, while humans cannot adapt their fixed DNA but can improve their fitness through training and diet.
12:00 - 18:46 (06:45)
Summary
Animals have evolved to have a limited lifespan to allocate energy towards maintaining its body and immune system, and adapting to different environments, while humans cannot adapt their fixed DNA but can improve their fitness through training and diet.
Episode#265 - Dr Andrew Steele - Why We Get Old & How We Can Stop It
PodcastModern Wisdom
The weight of numbers in a family can help increase chances of survival in harsh environments.
18:46 - 24:06 (05:19)
Summary
The weight of numbers in a family can help increase chances of survival in harsh environments. Additionally, having more offspring can provide a higher chance of passing down beneficial genes to future generations.
Episode#265 - Dr Andrew Steele - Why We Get Old & How We Can Stop It
PodcastModern Wisdom
The expected lifespan of organisms does not always correspond to their complexity or size.
24:06 - 28:50 (04:44)
Summary
The expected lifespan of organisms does not always correspond to their complexity or size. Some organisms such as the hydra, a tiny multi-cellular animal, may live up to a thousand years, whereas the longest-lived tree called bristlecone pine remains alive for several millennia.
Episode#265 - Dr Andrew Steele - Why We Get Old & How We Can Stop It
PodcastModern Wisdom
Is it a moral duty to prolong one's life as long as possible?
28:50 - 1:22:01 (53:10)
Summary
Is it a moral duty to prolong one's life as long as possible? Andrew Steele joins the podcast to explore the philosophy behind population ethics while discussing some perplexing moral dilemmas regarding long lifespan and maximizing the utility.