Lets explores the complex factors behind why we age, including genetics, environmental influences, cellular processes, and hormonal changes. Learn about gerontogenes, telomeres, mitochondrial dysfunction, and the role of inflammation in aging. Delve into the possibility of achieving immortality and the cutting-edge advancements in genetic engineering, stem cell therapy, and mind uploading that could change our understanding of human life.
00:00 Introduction
00:16 The Genetic Blueprint: Our Starting Point
00:41 Environmental and Lifestyle Factors
01:25 The Cellular Clock: Telomeres and Time
01:58 Mitochondrial Dysfunction: The Cellular Party Crashers
02:29 Inflammation and Aging: The Overzealous Security Guard
03:02 The Hormonal Connection: The Balancing Act
03:31 The Path to Immortality: Nature’s Secrets
04:50 Why Do We Age?
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