This mini book from the NOUVEAUX HORIZONS collection, published by Five Minutes, invites readers on a clear eyed exploration of today's quest for immortality. Drawing on more than twenty recent studies, it separates fact from fantasy : the natural human lifespan seems to plateau around 110 years ; innovations such as senolytics, rapamycin and epigenetic reprogramming show promise ; gene therapies and brain computer interfaces are advancing rapidly.
Beyond biomedical feats, the book examines the emerging digital immortality industry - avatars of the deceased, the persistence of personal data - and warns of psychological and ethical pitfalls. The tone is accessible and evidence based but never hides uncertainties : most results still involve animal models, human trials are scarce, and inequitable access risks creating biological castes. Ultimately, the book reorients the debate : rather than dreaming of an eternal body, the real challenge is to extend healthy lifespan for as many people as possible by combining scientific progress with social justice.
This mini book from the NOUVEAUX HORIZONS collection, published by Five Minutes, invites readers on a clear eyed exploration of today's quest for immortality. Drawing on more than twenty recent studies, it separates fact from fantasy : the natural human lifespan seems to plateau around 110 years ; innovations such as senolytics, rapamycin and epigenetic reprogramming show promise ; gene therapies and brain computer interfaces are advancing rapidly.
Beyond biomedical feats, the book examines the emerging digital immortality industry - avatars of the deceased, the persistence of personal data - and warns of psychological and ethical pitfalls. The tone is accessible and evidence based but never hides uncertainties : most results still involve animal models, human trials are scarce, and inequitable access risks creating biological castes. Ultimately, the book reorients the debate : rather than dreaming of an eternal body, the real challenge is to extend healthy lifespan for as many people as possible by combining scientific progress with social justice.