The Science and Ethics of Extending Human Lifespan

Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan explains why we may not want to lengthen our lives much longer in his new book 'Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality'. He discusses the potential societal stagnation of living for hundreds of years and the importance of tackling the causes of aging for healthier and productive older populations.