TED: A roadmap to end aging | Aubrey de Grey

TED: A roadmap to end aging | Aubrey de Grey

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the desirability and feasibility of defeating aging, comparing it to issues like malaria and fox hunting. It explores technological progress, the concept of longevity escape velocity, and the potential for robust human rejuvenation. The speaker emphasizes the need for public awareness and scientific advancement, using mouse rejuvenation as a milestone. The session concludes with a Q&A addressing evolutionary aspects and lifespan projections.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the 'robust mouse rejuvenation' milestone?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on the public's ambivalence towards aging?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the speaker propose to address the challenges of aging?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the seven types of damage caused by metabolism that lead to aging?

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