The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast with Julian Issa12 Jun

Longevity Experts: Why Nobody Treats Death Like the Emergency it is!

Can AI help us defeat aging or are we still missing the pieces that matter most?

In this episode, Adam and Nathan explore the growing intersection of AI and longevity. They discuss whether accelerating artificial intelligence could unlock breakthroughs in medicine, or if biology remains too complex for current models to solve.

The conversation breaks down the major approaches to extending human lifespan, from cellular replacement and organ engineering to cryopreservation and partial reprogramming. They examine the promises, limitations, and biggest unanswered questions facing the field today.

The episode also dives into the deeper motivations behind longevity research. From the fear of death and the loss of loved ones to the possibility of a future where aging is optional, Adam and Nathan share why they believe extending healthy human life may be one of humanity’s most important challenges.

About the Guests

Adam Gries is the founder and CEO of Vitalism, a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating progress in longevity and human life extension. He is also the creator of Vitalist Bay, a leading gathering that brings together scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors working to solve aging.

Nathan Cheng is the co-founder and CEO of the Longevity Biotech Fellowship. He is a leading advocate for emerging longevity technologies, helping connect researchers, founders, and investors working to extend healthy human lifespan and accelerate progress in rejuvenation biotechnology.

This episode is brought to you by NADclinic, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check them out at https://nadclinic.com.

What You’ll Learn

Why AI could accelerate longevity research
The most promising approaches to reversing aging
Where current AI tools fall short in biology
Which longevity breakthroughs may arrive first
The opportunities and risks facing the longevity movement
What a future without aging could look like

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:10 AI Could Change Everything

01:16 Most People Misunderstand Longevity

03:28 The Radical Plan to Replace Your Body

07:33 The AI-Longevity Convergence

14:05 Why AI Still Can’t Understand Biology

19:26 The Longevity Gold Rush

22:22 The Next Trillion-Dollar Drug

25:16 The Fear Every Longevity Expert Faces

30:37 The Biggest Myth in Longevity

33:03 When Could Aging Be Solved?

37:36 The Case for Optimism

39:57 The Disaster That Could Set Longevity Back Decades

44:29 A World Without Aging

50:35 What Happens If Death Becomes Optional?

53:11 The Role You Can Play

56:51 Your Race Against Time

01:02:15 If Tomorrow Is Your Last Day...

Follow Adam:

Website: https://vitalismfoundation.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgries

X: https://x.com/adamgries

Follow Nathan:

Website: https://nathancheng.xyz/

Website: https://www.longbiofellowship.org/

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nathan-cheng-6b464b207

X: https://x.com/realnathancheng

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Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com

Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com

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