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This recent interview with Aubrey de Grey (main popularizer of anti-aging science) is really worth listening to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMFST20xHwk ht
by kristofferR 8y ago
This recent interview with Aubrey de Grey (main popularizer of anti-aging science) is really worth listening to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMFST20xHwk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMFST20xHwk (1.5x speed is fine)
He seems to think that anti-aging science has speeded up drastically recently, both in terms of the science itself, the funding and the popularity. I really love what the SENS Foundation is doing in terms of spinning research avenues into startups, since most investors are far more likely to fund high-risk investments than non-profit ones.
He also mentions other positive developments in terms of legislation and advocacy.
- agumonkey 8y agoWow I never thought I'd see someone suggesting listening to Aubrey at 1.5x speed. I have trouble following at normal x. The longevity field might be seeing an EV tipping point moment. Nobody cared until everyone spins.
- xiphias2 8y agoI'm still not sure if SENS should stay non-profit. It produced great results, it would get much more money if it would convert to a for profit company. At the same time it's important to keep the control near Aubrey de Grey, as he has a great track record of staying focused.
- Nasrudith 8y agoNon-profit doesn't mean they can't make money - just that they can't outfunnel it to shareholders/owners. Whether they would get more research funding from accepting investment instead of donations or if the mission would survive is a separate topic.
- xiphias2 8y agoThe main goal of going for a for profit company would be to increase funding. It's sad that Vitalik Buterin had to be the biggest donation giver when there are so many people much richer than him (and with shorter expected remaining lifespan).