Commonwealth Club of California Podcast Live Longer, Live Better: Technology Advances and Aging
Feb 9, 2026
Ronjon Nag, inventor, educator and entrepreneur at the intersection of AI and biology and adjunct genetics professor at Stanford, guides a lively tour of longevity tech. He covers AI-driven discovery, mitochondrial interventions, immune-training vaccine ideas, practical monitoring and diagnostics, investment trends, and lifestyle versus high-tech strategies. Short, fast-paced and forward-looking.
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Demographic Shift From Aging Populations
- Aging will reshape demographics: more people over 65 than under five in many countries.
- This shift creates major economic and social challenges requiring interdisciplinary solutions.
Stories From Supercentenarians
- Ronjon told stories of supercentenarians and their low-stress, social lives as common themes.
- He used their habits to illustrate lifestyle contributions to exceptional longevity.
Start With Proven Lifestyle Pillars
- Do baseline lifestyle actions first: diet, exercise, sleep, social connection, low stress, and avoid smoking.
- These pillars are the highest-leverage, evidence-backed path toward healthier long lives.