The Joe Rogan Experience #1432 - Aubrey de Grey
Feb 26, 2020
Aubrey de Grey, an English gerontology expert and Chief Science Officer at the SENS Research Foundation, shares captivating insights on aging as he compares humans to mechanical machines. He dives into the complexities of biological versus chronological age, explores innovative aging research, and discusses the societal implications of declining fertility and increased longevity. With humor, he also touches on personal choices like alcohol preferences and the ethics of genetic modifications. De Grey's reflections challenge common perceptions and emphasize the importance of originality in scientific contributions.
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Shifting Perspectives on Aging
- The understanding of aging as damage repair has significantly improved over the years.
- Aubrey de Grey's damage repair approach, initially met with resistance, is now widely accepted.
Stem Cells for Parkinson's
- Stem cell therapies show promise in treating age-related decline like Parkinson's disease.
- Injecting dopaminergic precursor cells into the brain can alleviate Parkinson's symptoms, sometimes for years.
Biologists' Apathy Towards Aging
- Aubrey de Grey's wife, a biologist, wasn't interested in aging research, viewing it as mere decay.
- This, along with similar views from other biologists, prompted de Grey to switch fields.