On October 22, 2024, AFAR hosted the webinar, “How Realistic is a 100-year Life Expectancy, and Why Does it Matter?” A full recording and downloadable transcript are now available.
Moderated by AFAR Scientific Director Steven N. Austad, PhD, this conversation between public health and gerontology expert S. Jay Olshansky, PhD, and longevity global economist Andrew J. Scott, DPhil, focused on a recently published paper in Nature Aging co-authored by Olshansky.
Olshansky’s paper, “Implausibility of Radical Life Extension in Humans in the 21st Century” explores the limits to human lifespan and the far-reaching impact of extending healthspan through biomedical research on aging.
Scott's recent book, The Longevity Imperative, argues that in order to accommodate existing trends and future growth in longevity, substantial changes to our health system, economy, and financial sectors are necessary.
Watch a recording here.
Download a transcript here.
