100 Plus
100 Plus
Sonia Arrison
Peter Thiel
Its message is evergreen: how scientists are directly attacking the problem of aging and death and why we should fight for life instead of accepting decay as inevitable. - Peter Thiel
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100 Plus

100 Plus: How the Coming Age of Longevity Will Change Everything, From Careers and Relationships to Family and Faith

Sonia Arrison
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Sonia Arrison
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In "100 Plus," Sonia Arrison offers us a captivating glimpse into a future where living beyond a century is not just a possibility, but a commonplace reality. With the precision of a seasoned futurist and the narrative flair of a master storyteller, Arrison takes readers on a journey to the frontiers of science and technology, where the boundaries of human longevity are being pushed further than ever before. Imagine a world where diseases that currently confine us to the annals of mortality are rendered powerless by cloned stem cells, and organs needed for life-saving transplants are grown in laboratories. This is not the realm of science fiction, but a very real future that beckons at our doorstep. Arrison artfully weaves together the latest advancements in biotechnology with the human stories at their core, introducing us to the trailblazing scientists, inventors, and visionaries who are making the dream of extended longevity a reality. "100 Plus" does more than just chart the potential to live well beyond what we currently consider a normal lifespan; it probes into the profound social, economic, and ethical implications that come with this new territory. From the reimagining of career arcs and education systems to the evolving nature of family dynamics and the existential questions that longer lives invite, this book serves as a guide to navigating the uncharted waters of our future. Sonia Arrison delivers a compelling narrative that is as informative as it is thought-provoking, making "100 Plus" an essential read for anyone interested in the future of humanity.

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Released
2011
23 Aug
Length
272
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Its message is evergreen: how scientists are directly attacking the problem of aging and death and why we should fight for life instead of accepting decay as inevitable. - Peter Thiel
— Sonia Arrison, 100 Plus

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