“The Longevity Dividend, or, Why You Shouldn’t Bathe in the Blood of Virgins”

Aging quietly shapes everything - our economies, our politics, our families, and the horizon of what nations can become. Jacob and longevity expert Dylan Livingston, founder of the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives (A4LI), take a dive into the emerging science that treats aging not as fate, but as a solvable biological problem with staggering geopolitical consequences. The two explore how extending healthy human life could transform productivity, rebalance global power, upend healthcare economics, and challenge long-held assumptions about decline. At its core is a question: what happens when longevity becomes a public policy frontier, not a personal fantasy?

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Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(00:21) - The Importance of Longevity

(02:48) - Personal Journey into Longevity

(04:48) - Historical Quest for Immortality

(10:02) - Modern Longevity Science

(13:13) - Challenges and Societal Implications

(19:53) - A4LI's Mission and Achievements

(27:38) - Policy and Future Goals

(32:51) - FDA Guidance and Incentives for Therapeutics

(34:01) - Supply Chain Concerns and American Manufacturing

(35:32) - Political Perspectives on Longevity

(37:13) - Bipartisan Efforts and Advocacy

(41:55) - Challenges and Opportunities in Longevity Research

(52:28) - Economic and Demographic Implications of Longevity

(01:01:45) - Closing Remarks and Future Conversations

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Referenced in the Show:

A4LI - https://a4li.org/

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Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today’s volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.

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