On this riveting episode of "What The IF?", join hosts Philip and Gaby as they strap on their metaphorical goggles and gear to deep dive into the captivating question, "What the, if humans lived forever?" Sparkling with humor and brimming with curiosities, this episode takes an unexpected route through vampire TV shows and timeless Simpson episodes to delve into the implications of immortality.

Gaby, the resident biologist, demystifies the concept of immortality, explaining the difference between immortality and invulnerability. Could living forever turn us into the ultimate scaredy-cats or maybe after a couple thousand years, we'd become thrill-seekers playing matador to an ongoing train?

Philip playfully ventures into Arthur C. Clark's vision of future where people could hibernate for thousands of years. Our hosts explore how infinite life could alter our approach to work, creativity, and even time itself.

An animated discussion unfolds about the aging process and why we age in the first place. Are we designed to age, is it a natural wear and tear, or is it the cumulative effect of oxidization? Gaby explains the role of DNA, hormones, and our immune system in the aging process, drawing comparisons with everything from rusted pipes to brown avocados!

All this and more as they unravel the intriguing question: What biological breakthroughs would we need to stop aging? Prepare to have your mind blown on this wild ride into the hypothetical science of living forever. Just be sure to stay clear of steamrollers and moving trains!

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Find out more about Gaby's upcoming science fiction short story publication, coming soon!

Here are the links for the anthology. The physical copy can be pre-ordered here : https://www.neonhemlock.com/books/luminescent-machinations-queer-tales-of-monumental-invention

The ebook can be pre-ordered here: https://www.neonhemlock.com/ebooks/luminescent-machinations-queer-tales-of-monumental-invention

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Philip, Matt & Gaby