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n When Masazo Nonaka was born in 1905, Queen Victoria had only recently died; Albert Einstein wasn revolutionisingn the world of physics; and the Fordn Model Tn car was still years from production.n n One hundred and thirteen years later - a time spanning two World Wars, the rise of nuclear power and the digital revolution - he is dead, passing away peacefully last Sunday. n Born in Japan, Nonaka attributed his long life to soaking in hot springs and eating sweets. His daughter pointed to his stress-free life (Nonaka spent his retirement watching sumo wrestling and reading newspapers). n n Japan has the highestn life expectancyn in the world. And there is one place where people live longer than anywhere else:n Okinawa Island.n n For every 100,000 inhabitants, 68 are over 100 years old ? more than three times the rate in America. Okinawans also have very low rates of illness, including heart disease, cancer and dementia. n n Scientists now think there could be one key factor: what they eat. People on the island eat a highn ration of carbohydrates (often in the form of sweet potatoes).n Researchn has shown that low protein, high carbohydrate diets can protect us from various age-related diseases.n n n That is not all. Okinawa also has a healthy way of life. Its inhabitants tend not to smoke, they exercise regularly andn socialisen within tight-knit communities.n n While all this sounds fairly simple, across the world in Silicon Valley, a cast of entrepreneurs are experimenting with modern life-prolonging technologies. n n Blood infusions, concoctions of pills,n bioengineering. An entire industry has been established with the aim of extending human life way beyond 100 years. "The proposition that we can live forever is obvious," claims entrepreneur Arram Sabeti. "It doesn't violate the laws of physics, so we can achieve it."n n What this means for the rest of us, only time will tell. n As Yuval Noah Harari argues, if life-prolonging technology is only available to the super-rich, it could be the end of civilisation as we know it. "Humankind might consequently split into biological castes," he writes. "Once a real gap [...] opens between the rich and the poor, it will become almost impossible to close." " "Do these Japanese pensioners have the secret to a healthy old age?"
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- YouTube. (15:20) "Why age? Should we end ageing forever?"
Kurzgesagt: In a Nutshell
- YouTube. (6:48) "World's oldest man dies in Japan at age 113."
CNN. (200 words) "A high-carb diet may explain why Okinawans live so long."
BBC Future. (1,800 words) "Are we about to witness the most unequal societies in history?" So asks Yuval Noah Harari.
The Guardian. (1,750 words) By contrast, Jason Pontin argues that Silicon Valley culture may benefit the rest of us too.
Wired. (1,100 words) Revolutionising: 1905 was an extraordinary year for Einstein, in which he presented four papers which laid the foundations for modern physics. Model T: A mass-produced car which was cheap enough to appeal to many people. It revolutionised the car industry. Life expectancy: According to the World Health Organisation, Japanese men have a life expectancy of 80.5 years and women 87.3 years. Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.
So how long would you like to live for? Would 150 years be a good human life? Longer? Shorter? What if many of these later years were lived in a state of disease and immobility. Would it be better to have a shorter, sweeter life? Is it crazy to aim for immortality?
These questions could become more urgent than they first appear. As technology improves, some expect life-preserving treatments to become a reality. But what impact could this have on society? Would it really be good if everyone started living longer lives?Expert Links
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One hundred and thirteen years later - a time spanning two World Wars, the rise of nuclear power and the digital revolution - he is dead, passing away peacefully last Sunday.
Born in Japan, Nonaka attributed his long life to soaking in hot springs and eating sweets. His daughter pointed to his stress-free life (Nonaka spent his retirement watching sumo wrestling and reading newspapers).
n Japan has the highestn life expectancyn in the world. And there is one place where people live longer than anywhere else:n Okinawa Island.n n For every 100,000 inhabitants, 68 are over 100 years old ? more than three times the rate in America. Okinawans also have very low rates of illness, including heart disease, cancer and dementia. n n Scientists now think there could be one key factor: what they eat. People on the island eat a highn ration of carbohydrates (often in the form of sweet potatoes).n Researchn has shown that low protein, high carbohydrate diets can protect us from various age-related diseases.n n n That is not all. Okinawa also has a healthy way of life. Its inhabitants tend not to smoke, they exercise regularly andn socialisen within tight-knit communities.n n While all this sounds fairly simple, across the world in Silicon Valley, a cast of entrepreneurs are experimenting with modern life-prolonging technologies. n n Blood infusions, concoctions of pills,n bioengineering. An entire industry has been established with the aim of extending human life way beyond 100 years. "The proposition that we can live forever is obvious," claims entrepreneur Arram Sabeti. "It doesn't violate the laws of physics, so we can achieve it."n n What this means for the rest of us, only time will tell. n As Yuval Noah Harari argues, if life-prolonging technology is only available to the super-rich, it could be the end of civilisation as we know it. "Humankind might consequently split into biological castes," he writes. "Once a real gap [...] opens between the rich and the poor, it will become almost impossible to close." " "Do these Japanese pensioners have the secret to a healthy old age?"
Journeyman Pictures
- YouTube. (15:20) "Why age? Should we end ageing forever?"
Kurzgesagt: In a Nutshell
- YouTube. (6:48) "World's oldest man dies in Japan at age 113."
CNN. (200 words) "A high-carb diet may explain why Okinawans live so long."
BBC Future. (1,800 words) "Are we about to witness the most unequal societies in history?" So asks Yuval Noah Harari.
The Guardian. (1,750 words) By contrast, Jason Pontin argues that Silicon Valley culture may benefit the rest of us too.
Wired. (1,100 words) Revolutionising: 1905 was an extraordinary year for Einstein, in which he presented four papers which laid the foundations for modern physics. Model T: A mass-produced car which was cheap enough to appeal to many people. It revolutionised the car industry. Life expectancy: According to the World Health Organisation, Japanese men have a life expectancy of 80.5 years and women 87.3 years. Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.
So how long would you like to live for? Would 150 years be a good human life? Longer? Shorter? What if many of these later years were lived in a state of disease and immobility. Would it be better to have a shorter, sweeter life? Is it crazy to aim for immortality?
These questions could become more urgent than they first appear. As technology improves, some expect life-preserving treatments to become a reality. But what impact could this have on society? Would it really be good if everyone started living longer lives?Expert Links
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For every 100,000 inhabitants, 68 are over 100 years old ? more than three times the rate in America. Okinawans also have very low rates of illness, including heart disease, cancer and dementia.
n Scientists now think there could be one key factor: what they eat. People on the island eat a highn ration of carbohydrates (often in the form of sweet potatoes).n Researchn has shown that low protein, high carbohydrate diets can protect us from various age-related diseases.n n n That is not all. Okinawa also has a healthy way of life. Its inhabitants tend not to smoke, they exercise regularly andn socialisen within tight-knit communities.n n While all this sounds fairly simple, across the world in Silicon Valley, a cast of entrepreneurs are experimenting with modern life-prolonging technologies. n n Blood infusions, concoctions of pills,n bioengineering. An entire industry has been established with the aim of extending human life way beyond 100 years. "The proposition that we can live forever is obvious," claims entrepreneur Arram Sabeti. "It doesn't violate the laws of physics, so we can achieve it."n n What this means for the rest of us, only time will tell. n As Yuval Noah Harari argues, if life-prolonging technology is only available to the super-rich, it could be the end of civilisation as we know it. "Humankind might consequently split into biological castes," he writes. "Once a real gap [...] opens between the rich and the poor, it will become almost impossible to close." " "Do these Japanese pensioners have the secret to a healthy old age?"
Journeyman Pictures
- YouTube. (15:20) "Why age? Should we end ageing forever?"
Kurzgesagt: In a Nutshell
- YouTube. (6:48) "World's oldest man dies in Japan at age 113."
CNN. (200 words) "A high-carb diet may explain why Okinawans live so long."
BBC Future. (1,800 words) "Are we about to witness the most unequal societies in history?" So asks Yuval Noah Harari.
The Guardian. (1,750 words) By contrast, Jason Pontin argues that Silicon Valley culture may benefit the rest of us too.
Wired. (1,100 words) Revolutionising: 1905 was an extraordinary year for Einstein, in which he presented four papers which laid the foundations for modern physics. Model T: A mass-produced car which was cheap enough to appeal to many people. It revolutionised the car industry. Life expectancy: According to the World Health Organisation, Japanese men have a life expectancy of 80.5 years and women 87.3 years. Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.
So how long would you like to live for? Would 150 years be a good human life? Longer? Shorter? What if many of these later years were lived in a state of disease and immobility. Would it be better to have a shorter, sweeter life? Is it crazy to aim for immortality?
These questions could become more urgent than they first appear. As technology improves, some expect life-preserving treatments to become a reality. But what impact could this have on society? Would it really be good if everyone started living longer lives?Expert Links
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n That is not all. Okinawa also has a healthy way of life. Its inhabitants tend not to smoke, they exercise regularly andn socialisen within tight-knit communities.n n While all this sounds fairly simple, across the world in Silicon Valley, a cast of entrepreneurs are experimenting with modern life-prolonging technologies. n n Blood infusions, concoctions of pills,n bioengineering. An entire industry has been established with the aim of extending human life way beyond 100 years. "The proposition that we can live forever is obvious," claims entrepreneur Arram Sabeti. "It doesn't violate the laws of physics, so we can achieve it."n n What this means for the rest of us, only time will tell. n As Yuval Noah Harari argues, if life-prolonging technology is only available to the super-rich, it could be the end of civilisation as we know it. "Humankind might consequently split into biological castes," he writes. "Once a real gap [...] opens between the rich and the poor, it will become almost impossible to close." " "Do these Japanese pensioners have the secret to a healthy old age?"
Journeyman Pictures
- YouTube. (15:20) "Why age? Should we end ageing forever?"
Kurzgesagt: In a Nutshell
- YouTube. (6:48) "World's oldest man dies in Japan at age 113."
CNN. (200 words) "A high-carb diet may explain why Okinawans live so long."
BBC Future. (1,800 words) "Are we about to witness the most unequal societies in history?" So asks Yuval Noah Harari.
The Guardian. (1,750 words) By contrast, Jason Pontin argues that Silicon Valley culture may benefit the rest of us too.
Wired. (1,100 words) Revolutionising: 1905 was an extraordinary year for Einstein, in which he presented four papers which laid the foundations for modern physics. Model T: A mass-produced car which was cheap enough to appeal to many people. It revolutionised the car industry. Life expectancy: According to the World Health Organisation, Japanese men have a life expectancy of 80.5 years and women 87.3 years. Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.
So how long would you like to live for? Would 150 years be a good human life? Longer? Shorter? What if many of these later years were lived in a state of disease and immobility. Would it be better to have a shorter, sweeter life? Is it crazy to aim for immortality?
These questions could become more urgent than they first appear. As technology improves, some expect life-preserving treatments to become a reality. But what impact could this have on society? Would it really be good if everyone started living longer lives?Expert Links
Word Watch
Q & A
While all this sounds fairly simple, across the world in Silicon Valley, a cast of entrepreneurs are experimenting with modern life-prolonging technologies.
n Blood infusions, concoctions of pills,n bioengineering. An entire industry has been established with the aim of extending human life way beyond 100 years. "The proposition that we can live forever is obvious," claims entrepreneur Arram Sabeti. "It doesn't violate the laws of physics, so we can achieve it."n n What this means for the rest of us, only time will tell. n As Yuval Noah Harari argues, if life-prolonging technology is only available to the super-rich, it could be the end of civilisation as we know it. "Humankind might consequently split into biological castes," he writes. "Once a real gap [...] opens between the rich and the poor, it will become almost impossible to close." " "Do these Japanese pensioners have the secret to a healthy old age?"
Journeyman Pictures
- YouTube. (15:20) "Why age? Should we end ageing forever?"
Kurzgesagt: In a Nutshell
- YouTube. (6:48) "World's oldest man dies in Japan at age 113."
CNN. (200 words) "A high-carb diet may explain why Okinawans live so long."
BBC Future. (1,800 words) "Are we about to witness the most unequal societies in history?" So asks Yuval Noah Harari.
The Guardian. (1,750 words) By contrast, Jason Pontin argues that Silicon Valley culture may benefit the rest of us too.
Wired. (1,100 words) Revolutionising: 1905 was an extraordinary year for Einstein, in which he presented four papers which laid the foundations for modern physics. Model T: A mass-produced car which was cheap enough to appeal to many people. It revolutionised the car industry. Life expectancy: According to the World Health Organisation, Japanese men have a life expectancy of 80.5 years and women 87.3 years. Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.
So how long would you like to live for? Would 150 years be a good human life? Longer? Shorter? What if many of these later years were lived in a state of disease and immobility. Would it be better to have a shorter, sweeter life? Is it crazy to aim for immortality?
These questions could become more urgent than they first appear. As technology improves, some expect life-preserving treatments to become a reality. But what impact could this have on society? Would it really be good if everyone started living longer lives?Expert Links
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What this means for the rest of us, only time will tell.
As Yuval Noah Harari argues, if life-prolonging technology is only available to the super-rich, it could be the end of civilisation as we know it. "Humankind might consequently split into biological castes," he writes. "Once a real gap [...] opens between the rich and the poor, it will become almost impossible to close."
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So how long would you like to live for? Would 150 years be a good human life? Longer? Shorter? What if many of these later years were lived in a state of disease and immobility. Would it be better to have a shorter, sweeter life? Is it crazy to aim for immortality?
These questions could become more urgent than they first appear. As technology improves, some expect life-preserving treatments to become a reality. But what impact could this have on society? Would it really be good if everyone started living longer lives?
"Do these Japanese pensioners have the secret to a healthy old age?"
Journeyman Pictures
- YouTube. (15:20) "Why age? Should we end ageing forever?"
Kurzgesagt: In a Nutshell
- YouTube. (6:48) "World's oldest man dies in Japan at age 113."
CNN. (200 words) "A high-carb diet may explain why Okinawans live so long."
BBC Future. (1,800 words) "Are we about to witness the most unequal societies in history?" So asks Yuval Noah Harari.
The Guardian. (1,750 words) By contrast, Jason Pontin argues that Silicon Valley culture may benefit the rest of us too.
Wired. (1,100 words) Revolutionising: 1905 was an extraordinary year for Einstein, in which he presented four papers which laid the foundations for modern physics. Model T: A mass-produced car which was cheap enough to appeal to many people. It revolutionised the car industry. Life expectancy: According to the World Health Organisation, Japanese men have a life expectancy of 80.5 years and women 87.3 years. Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.Word Watch
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"Why age? Should we end ageing forever?"
Kurzgesagt: In a Nutshell
- YouTube. (6:48) "World's oldest man dies in Japan at age 113."
CNN. (200 words) "A high-carb diet may explain why Okinawans live so long."
BBC Future. (1,800 words) "Are we about to witness the most unequal societies in history?" So asks Yuval Noah Harari.
The Guardian. (1,750 words) By contrast, Jason Pontin argues that Silicon Valley culture may benefit the rest of us too.
Wired. (1,100 words) Revolutionising: 1905 was an extraordinary year for Einstein, in which he presented four papers which laid the foundations for modern physics. Model T: A mass-produced car which was cheap enough to appeal to many people. It revolutionised the car industry. Life expectancy: According to the World Health Organisation, Japanese men have a life expectancy of 80.5 years and women 87.3 years. Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.Word Watch
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"World's oldest man dies in Japan at age 113."
CNN. (200 words) "A high-carb diet may explain why Okinawans live so long."
BBC Future. (1,800 words) "Are we about to witness the most unequal societies in history?" So asks Yuval Noah Harari.
The Guardian. (1,750 words) By contrast, Jason Pontin argues that Silicon Valley culture may benefit the rest of us too.
Wired. (1,100 words) Revolutionising: 1905 was an extraordinary year for Einstein, in which he presented four papers which laid the foundations for modern physics. Model T: A mass-produced car which was cheap enough to appeal to many people. It revolutionised the car industry. Life expectancy: According to the World Health Organisation, Japanese men have a life expectancy of 80.5 years and women 87.3 years. Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.Word Watch
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"A high-carb diet may explain why Okinawans live so long."
BBC Future. (1,800 words) "Are we about to witness the most unequal societies in history?" So asks Yuval Noah Harari.
The Guardian. (1,750 words) By contrast, Jason Pontin argues that Silicon Valley culture may benefit the rest of us too.
Wired. (1,100 words) Revolutionising: 1905 was an extraordinary year for Einstein, in which he presented four papers which laid the foundations for modern physics. Model T: A mass-produced car which was cheap enough to appeal to many people. It revolutionised the car industry. Life expectancy: According to the World Health Organisation, Japanese men have a life expectancy of 80.5 years and women 87.3 years. Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.Word Watch
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"Are we about to witness the most unequal societies in history?" So asks Yuval Noah Harari.
The Guardian. (1,750 words) By contrast, Jason Pontin argues that Silicon Valley culture may benefit the rest of us too.
Wired. (1,100 words) Revolutionising: 1905 was an extraordinary year for Einstein, in which he presented four papers which laid the foundations for modern physics. Model T: A mass-produced car which was cheap enough to appeal to many people. It revolutionised the car industry. Life expectancy: According to the World Health Organisation, Japanese men have a life expectancy of 80.5 years and women 87.3 years. Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.Word Watch
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By contrast, Jason Pontin argues that Silicon Valley culture may benefit the rest of us too.
Wired. (1,100 words) Revolutionising: 1905 was an extraordinary year for Einstein, in which he presented four papers which laid the foundations for modern physics. Model T: A mass-produced car which was cheap enough to appeal to many people. It revolutionised the car industry. Life expectancy: According to the World Health Organisation, Japanese men have a life expectancy of 80.5 years and women 87.3 years. Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.Word Watch
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Revolutionising: 1905 was an extraordinary year for Einstein, in which he presented four papers which laid the foundations for modern physics. Model T: A mass-produced car which was cheap enough to appeal to many people. It revolutionised the car industry. Life expectancy: According to the World Health Organisation, Japanese men have a life expectancy of 80.5 years and women 87.3 years. Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.Q & A
Model T: A mass-produced car which was cheap enough to appeal to many people. It revolutionised the car industry. Life expectancy: According to the World Health Organisation, Japanese men have a life expectancy of 80.5 years and women 87.3 years. Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.Q & A
Life expectancy: According to the World Health Organisation, Japanese men have a life expectancy of 80.5 years and women 87.3 years. Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.Q & A
Okinawa Island: Technically a group of 150 islands in the south of Japan. Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.Q & A
Ratio: Known as the "Okinawan ratio", the diet comprises of a 10:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.Q & A
Research: As carried out by the Okinawa Centenarian Study. Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.Q & A
Socialise: Loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and can be more deadly than obesity. According to research by Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Dr Timothy Smith. Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.Q & A
Bioengineering: Using artificial tissues and organs to replace damaged body parts. What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.Q & A
What do we know?: The current limit for the span of a human life is around 115 years. Life expectancy in Britain is 83 for women and 79 for men. Diet is one of many things that impacts life expectancy. Lifestyle choices, environmental factors and genetics all contribute too. What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.
What do we not know?: We do not know how far a human life can be extended beyond this 115-year mark. However, scientists have had some success in artificially prolonging the lives of some animals. American researchers demonstrated that a mutation in a single gene could allow a roundworm to live twice as long as usual. Mice have also been genetically engineered to have longer lives.