EA Festival 2025: Living Forever

The public intellectual and Nobel-Prize-winning scientist, Venki Ramakrishnan, addresses one of the most fundamental questions of human biology, why do we die and does death serve a major biological purpose? By way of his most recent book, Ramakrishnan will explain the latest scientific understanding of exactly why we age and how we might prevent it, including the most promising, recent efforts to extend lifespan by altering our natural biology. He will also muse on the ramifications of increased longevity: What will it mean and what will happen if people start living longer? And, most important, how can we increase our chances of living long, healthy and fulfilled lives?