Summary
In this conversation, Andrea Maier, a prominent longevity advocate, discusses her work in the field of aging and health optimization. She emphasizes the importance of understanding organ-specific aging clocks, the need for evidence-based practices, and the significance of healthspan over lifespan. Andrea also highlights the challenges in longevity research, the role of pop-up cities in fostering innovation, and the potential of decentralized science. Throughout the discussion, she shares insights on personal approaches to longevity and the importance of mentorship for aspiring professionals in the field.
Links
- Zelar City Website
- What is Zelar City?
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Andrea Maier
01:04 Measuring Biological Age: A Missed Opportunity
01:33 Understanding Aging Clocks and Their Applications
07:52 Personal Approaches to Longevity
09:41 ls there a limit to how much we can increase lifespan?
11:13 Bottlenecks in Longevity Research
14:31 The Role of Pop-Up Cities in Longevity
16:11 Andrea Maiers opinion on Decentralized Science
17:11 How Andrea stays up to date in Longevity
18:10 Who does Andrea Maier look up to in longevity?
19:27 Counterintuitive learning
21:05 Advice for Aspiring Longevity Researchers
22:45 Outro