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Mon. 05/03 - Can We Expand Human Life Spans?
Average human life expectancy doubled in the last century. Has it reached its cap or can we double it again? Some considerations. And NASA conducted a tabletop simulation of an asteroid impact last week, with… less than ideal results. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with tips on how to survive a killer asteroid.
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Links:
How the Human Life Span Doubled in 100 Years (NY Times)
How Long Can We Live? (NY Times)
Can We Live to 200? Here's a Roadmap (NY Times)
An Asteroid Impact Simulation Is Currently Underway—and It's Absolutely Terrifying (Gizmodo)
NASA Simulated an Asteroid Impact, Couldn't Avoid a Crash in Europe (Science Alert)
How to Survive a Killer Asteroid (Wired)
How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
Co-founder of brain implant startup Neuralink leaves the company (Engadget) Kottke.Org Jackson Bird on Twitter
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Average human life expectancy doubled in the last century. Has it reached its cap or can we double it again? Some considerations. And NASA conducted a tabletop simulation of an asteroid impact last week, with… less than ideal results. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with tips on how to survive a killer asteroid.
Sponsors:
- Mint Mobile, Get a new wireless plan for just $15 a month mintmobile.com/kottke
Links:
How the Human Life Span Doubled in 100 Years (NY Times)
How Long Can We Live? (NY Times)
Can We Live to 200? Here's a Roadmap (NY Times)
An Asteroid Impact Simulation Is Currently Underway—and It's Absolutely Terrifying (Gizmodo)
NASA Simulated an Asteroid Impact, Couldn't Avoid a Crash in Europe (Science Alert)
How to Survive a Killer Asteroid (Wired)
How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
Co-founder of brain implant startup Neuralink leaves the company (Engadget) Kottke.Org Jackson Bird on Twitter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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