Topical Island
Topical Island
Kristin, Cait & Julie
The Perfect Time to Die
33 minutes Posted Nov 11, 2021 at 3:00 pm.
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The perfect time to die might sound like the title of a James Bond film, but this week we discuss just that! Did you know that the average human life expectancy has doubled in just 10 generations? This week we explore the pros, cons, risks & more around extending human life.

Sources used in today's episode:

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/there-s-no-law-in-biology-that-says-living-things-need-to-age-keith-mcarthur-on-anti-aging-research-1.6191061

https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnnosta/2013/02/03/the-first-person-to-live-to-150-has-already-been-born-revisited/?sh=8fa32d559b94

https://www.verywellhealth.com/longevity-throughout-history-2224054

https://www.avenuecalgary.com/top-40-under-40/2021/