#250 - Top Genetic Scientists are Engineering IMMORTAL Human DNA | Chip Walter

Watch the AFTER-SHOW on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Chip Walter is an author, journalist, & National Geographic Explorer. His book Immortality, Inc.: Renegade Science, Silicon Valley Billions, and the Quest to Live Forever explores today’s scientific pursuit of immortality, with exclusive visits inside Silicon Valley labs and interviews with the visionaries who believe we will soon crack into the aging process and cure death. SPONSORS https://shopmando.com - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando & get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code DANNY https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS https://twitter.com/chipwalter https://chipwalter.com https://vagabond-adventure.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - search for immortality 06:59 - why human lifespans aren't increasing 18:03 - philosophy of immortality 26:40 - can the earth support immortal life? 34:00 - gene editing technology 38:07 - stem cell research 50:26 - genome sequencing & forecasting 53:44 - AI police robots 57:20 - implanting memories into the brain 01:08:17 - why haven't humans evolved? 01:17:48 - preserving humanity's progress 01:24:33 - trans-humanists: cryogenically freezing the brain 01:30:54 - the world's 'blue zones' where people live the longest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices