Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality
Review ★★★☆☆
How do genetics, cellular function, and life choices impact lifespan? This book discusses the biological mechanisms of aging and our pursuit of extending how long we live. The author spends a lot of time discussing the minutiae of cells and how we age, examining scientific advancements aimed at decelerating the aging process. I personally found this to be quite tedious and often found myself losing focus.
The final chapters focus on the ethical and societal implications of our search for immortality. He discusses what billionaires like Elon Musk are doing in this area and has strong opinions on what this means for society at large.
Overall, this book was quite boring and difficult for me to finish. There are other more fascinating books on the subject of aging and dying.
ISBN: 0063113287