#29 The Mindset behind longevity & strength at 75 - Natasha Vita-More

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Natasha Vita-More discusses her contributions to transhumanism and the implications of her scientific discoveries on longevity and health.

Anyone who is interesed in emerging science and futurism will come across the name Natasha Vita-More; a suggestive name for a charismatic and important philosopher and artist envisioning human possibilities. She wrote the Transhuman Manifesto in 1983. But did you know that she has also made a scientific discovery with big implications for cryopreservation? Natasha Vita-More is a trailblazing futurist, acclaimed author, and pioneering designer whose work stands at the thrilling intersection of science, technology, and art. Renowned for her visionary contributions to transhumanism and human enhancement, she has spent decades exploring how we can transcend biological limitations and reimagine what it means to be human. From her iconic “Primo Posthuman” prototype to her influential writings on life extension and ethical AI, Vita-More has inspired global audiences to think boldly about the future. 🔍 In this conversation ✅ Experiment show that memory can survive cryopreservation ✅ The origin of transhumanism ✅ What is stoic extropianism? ✅ Pragmatic optimism and the concept of progress ✅ How to feel and look great past 70 ✅ AI and the way to superlongevity ✅ The bottlenecks for…

People in this episode

Host: Peter Ottsjö

Guest: Natasha Vita-More

Topics covered

• longevity
• transhumanism
• cryopreservation
• human enhancement
• AI
• nanotechnology

Keywords

• cryonics
• stoic extropianism
• superlongevity
• memory
• health
• fitness
• ethical AI
• nanotechnology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Humanity+

Books & works: Transhuman Manifesto

Places: Scottsdale Arizona

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