Breakthroughs in Genetic Life Extension – David Ewing Duncan
Complete video at: fora.tv David Ewing Duncan, co-host of NPR’s “Biotech Nation,” outlines new scientific breakthroughs in aging research. —– David Ewing Duncan discusses Creative Disruptions as a part of The Ethical Frontiers of Science during the 2008 Chautauqua Institution morning lecture series. David Ewing Duncan is an award-winning, best-selling author of six books and numerous essays, articles and short stories, and a television, radio and film producer and correspondent. He is the co-host of NPR’s Biotech Nation. Duncan’s most recent book is Masterminds: Genius, DNA and the Quest to Rewrite Life (Harper Perennial), previously titled The Geneticist Who Played Hoops with My DNA and other masterminds from the frontiers of biotech (William Morrow/HarperCollins). His last book was the international bestseller Calendar: Humanity’s Epic Struggle to Determine a True and Accurate Year (Harper-Collins/Avon), published in 19 languages, and a bestseller in 14 countries. He is currently at work on Healing Touch: From Shaman’s Magic to Digital People, One Man’s Intimate Examination. David is a Contributing Editor to Wired, and Discover, and a science columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, a commentator for NPR’s Morning Edition and co-host of BioTech Nation on NPR. He has been a special correspondent and producer for ABC’s Nightline and 20/20, and a producer for Discovery Television. He is a correspondent for NOVA’s ScienceNow!. He is a regular contributor to National …
Life extension may seem far-fetched to many, but it’s not a fantasy. Driven by a convergence of numerous technological advancements, including Biotechnology, Cryopreservation, Nanotechnology and Artificial Intelligence, progress in life extension has already started. To advance global awareness, the Immortality Institute hosts an online forum, publishes books, produces films and sponsors conferences.
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Exploring Life Extension – ImmInst Film part 2-11
Exploring Life Extension part 2-11 Immortality Institute Film www.imminst.org The Immortality Institutes science documentary, Exploring Life Extension, aims to create a realistic impression of the modern scientific pursuit of Life Extension. The documentary includes interviews with authors from the Immortality Institutes book, The Scientific Conquest of Death, plus more than 80 other individuals working to advance Life Extension. The first screening of the film was held at the Immortality …