The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast with Julian Issa

Julian Issa
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Apr 2, 2026 • 51min

Dr. Drew Taylor: Why Your Hair Might be the Key to Longevity

Regenerative medicine is advancing faster than most people realize.What once sounded like science fiction using your own cells to heal, regenerate, and even slow aging is quickly becoming a real and emerging pillar of healthcare. From stem cells to exosomes, breakthroughs are opening the door to treatments that don’t just manage symptoms, but actively repair the body at a cellular level.Some believe this could redefine medicine entirely, shifting us from reactive care to personalized, biology-driven therapies. Others caution that the field is still early, with inconsistent data, evolving standards, and unanswered questions around safety and long-term outcomes.Today, Drew Taylor breaks down the real state of regenerative medicine, from banking your own cells to the cutting-edge therapies already being used in skin, hair, and beyond. The real question is whether we’re witnessing the future of medicine, or just the beginning of a much longer journey.Drew Taylor is a regenerative medicine expert and CEO of Acorn Biolabs, focused on making personalized cell therapies accessible by preserving and leveraging your own stem cells for future treatments.What You’ll LearnWhy your cells could become the future of healthcareHow hair follicles offer easy access to stem cellsHow cryopreservation “freezes” cells in timeWhat secretome is and how it drives regenerationTraditional medicine vs. regenerative approachesRisks and challenges in stem cell therapiesWhy regenerative medicine could become mainstream⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:16 Cells as the New Currency in Healthcare01:02 Hair Follicle Banking Explained03:06 Why Hair Follicles?05:38 Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)08:44 Is It Ever Too Late to Bank Your Cells?10:49 How Strong Is the Science Behind It?15:39 What Is the “Secretome”?20:03 Risks of Stem Cell Therapies23:33 Who Is This For Today?26:01 Receding Hairline Solutions28:07 Are We Still Early in the Journey?30:52 The Future: 3D-Printed Organs & Beyond34:05 Personalized Medicine with Your Own Cells35:51 Collaboration vs Competition in the Industry38:06 Real Research & Breakthroughs Happening Now41:41 From Baseball to Biotech42:29 Lessons from Sports & Building Teams44:15 The Next 5 Years of Regenerative Medicine45:45 Can We Reverse Aging?Follow Drew:Website:  https://acorn.me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acornbiolabs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acornbiolabs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdrewtaylor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acornbiolabs/ X: https://x.com/acornbiolabs Connect with Julian📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 55min

Longevity Expert: THIS Is Why “Longevity Wash” Could Ruin the Entire Industry

Longevity is advancing faster than most people realize.What started as simple health habits and supplements is rapidly evolving into biotech breakthroughs that can prevent disease, reverse aging at the cellular level, and potentially extend human life far beyond today’s limits.Some experts believe we’re on the verge of a “longevity drug” that could transform healthcare, while others warn the industry is filled with hype, misinformation, and unclear standards.Today, Phil Newman breaks down the real state of longevity, from what you can do now to the technologies that could redefine what it means to age. The real question is whether we’re ready for what comes next.Phil Newman is the founder of Longevity.Technology and a leading voice in the global longevity space, focused on mapping and explaining the future of human health and lifespan.What You’ll LearnThe 10 levels of longevityWhere the industry stands todayThe problem with “longevity wash”How new biotech is changing healthWhy personalization mattersThe power of sleep and stressWhen longevity drugs could arrive ⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:26 What Longevity Really Means01:57 Why Longevity Matters Now07:36 The 10 Levels of Longevity Explained20:48 The Biggest Challenges in Longevity Today25:26 The Rise of Personalized Health29:30 The Future of Cellular Age Reversal33:31 Can Longevity Scale to Everyone?34:57 The Problem with “Longevity Wash”37:13 Why Longevity Is Hard to Communicate42:59 The Future of Cloning and Regenerative Therapy47:25 How Close Are We to Longevity Escape Velocity?49:45 Quick Fire Questions52:57 Bold Predictions for the Future of Longevity Follow Phil:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phildoeslongevity/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/phil-newman-61544b Follow Longevity.Technology:Website: https://longevity.technology/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@longevity.technology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LongevityTech/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevity.technology/ X: https://x.com/LongevityTechConnect with Julian📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 4min

Navy Psychiatrist: What Soldiers’ Brain Scans Revealed About All of Us

Neurotechnology is advancing faster than most people realize.What started as meditation, therapy, and basic mental health practices is rapidly evolving into a new frontier where we can measure, train, and even optimize the brain in real time using wearable devices and emerging biotech.Some experts believe this could transform how we treat anxiety, trauma, and cognitive decline, unlocking long-term brain changes without relying solely on medication while others warn the science is still early, complex, and filled with unanswered questions.Today, Cody Rall breaks down the cutting edge of brain health, from neurofeedback and red light therapy to meditation, emotional processing, and the hidden impact of trauma on how our brains function. The real question is whether we’re ready to take control of our own minds.Dr. Cody Rall is a psychiatrist and neurotechnology expert focused on brain health, neurofeedback, and wearable neurotech. A former Navy physician, he now educates millions through his platform Tech for Psych, exploring cutting-edge tools to measure and optimize brain performance.What You’ll LearnHow trauma impacts the brain beyond normal MRIsWhy letting go reduces anxiety better than overthinkingHow meditation rewires the brain for focus and flowHow red light therapy boosts brain energyBrain-boosting supplements backed by researchKetogenic diets and Alzheimer’s preventionThe future and ethics of neurotechnology by 2030⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:27 What Is Your Purpose?01:44 Hidden Brain Damage and PTSD in Veterans04:04 Nature vs Nurture and Epigenetics05:03 Traditional Psychiatry vs Neurotechnology08:29 Brain Mapping and Red Light Therapy12:55 Letting Go and Emotional Processing19:04 How to Release Stored Trauma23:08 Energy, Emotions, and Letting Go25:05 Internal Awareness and Meditation31:38 What Brain Scans Show After Meditation34:50 Testing Red Light Therapy Live36:26 Social Media’s Effect on a Child’s Brain38:43 Psychedelics and Brain Network Chaos40:54 Can Psychedelics Reduce Inflammation?45:31 Brain Rot and Nootropics48:39 Alzheimer’s, Ketogenic Diets, and Brain Health55:03 The Future of Neurotechnology58:06 Ethical Risks of Brain Data01:00:01 Why You Should Meditate01:01:50 The Future of Wearable Brain Tech Follow Cody:Website: https://techforpsych.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIs6RbQ1sAr_RmYyfc4iQg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cody.rall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codyrall_techforpsych LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-rall TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@codyrallmdConnect with Julian📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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Mar 14, 2026 • 26min

TOP AI EXPERTS: AI is Coming, And We Are NOT Ready (Emergency Episode)

AI is evolving faster than society can keep up. What started as chatbots is turning into autonomous AI agents capable of running tasks, businesses, and entire systems. Some experts believe this could replace huge portions of today’s jobs while others warn we barely understand the risks.Today, experts break down where this technology is heading and what could go wrong. The real question is whether society can keep up.Special thanks to:Georg Zoeller, AI Security Researcher, ex-Meta Business Engineering DirectorJoshua Wohle, Co-Founder & CEO at MindstoneGeorgia Lewis Anderson, AI Consultant (ex Google, Microsoft, Meta)Ramesh Raskar, MIT Prof, Google(X), ProjectNANDA.orgPeter Norvig, Research at Google & Co-Author of Artificial Intelligence: A Modern ApproachMaria Gorskikh, AI & Agentic Web Researcher⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro02:03 Where AI Is Headed Next04:46 Agentic AI07:47 Proactive AI11:14 Will AI Save Humanity?13:37 Who Actually Benefits From AI?19:00 The Race to Regulate AI21:44 The Coming Wave of Personal AI Agents24:18 Why Trust Will Be the Most Valuable Resource26:03 The Battle to Control the AI Economy28:24 Why the Future of AI Is Still a Human Choice Connect with Julian📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 43min

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau: “Hate Comes From a Need for Connection That Never Happened”

Perhaps it is not the world that’s collapsing but our capacity to cope.Today, Julian welcomes Sophie Grégoire Trudeau to discuss what it truly means to feel safe, seen, and authentic in a world that moves too fast and demands too much. She unpacks why so many of us feel disconnected not because we’re broken, but because our nervous systems are stuck in survival mode. From the impact of early childhood bonding to the erosion of trust in society, she explains how performance culture, social media, and polarization have pulled us away from our true selves.The conversation moves fluidly between personal vulnerability and big societal questions: community vs. isolation, authenticity vs. performance, fear vs. love. Sophie reflects on emotional maturity, the importance of regulating our inner world, and why healing cannot just be an individual journey, it must also be communal. She challenges the idea of a “perfect system,” instead advocating for environments that allow human beings to belong, contribute, and feel safe enough to be creative. Through moments of raw honesty, including discussions around trust, confidence, loneliness, and love, Julian and Sophie become less about politics and more about the human condition itself.Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is a mental health advocate, speaker, and author dedicated to human connection, emotional regulation, and authentic living. Through her work in public service and global advocacy, she explores how trust, community, and self-awareness shape both personal wellbeing and society at large.In Sophie’s book, Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other, she shares moments from her own journey: from her childhood, through her struggles with an eating disorder in her teens and early adulthood; from a career as a speaker and television host to de facto "first lady" and mother of three. Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Closer-Together-Knowing-Ourselves-Loving/dp/1039007449 What You’ll LearnWhy Overwhelm Is Your Nervous System Doing Its JobHow Early Attachment Shapes Adult TrustSolitude vs. Loneliness: The Critical DifferenceHow Fear and Blame Fuel DivisionWhy Authenticity Is Higher Than LoveThe Hidden Cost of Performance CultureFrom Primal Reaction to Conscious Choice⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro01:22 Why We Feel Unsafe Today03:20 The Truth About Authenticity07:39 Teach Kids Nervous System Regulation11:20 Building Safer Systems13:16 Can You Heal Alone?19:41 The Need to Feel Seen22:08 Regulation Isn’t One Fix23:52 What Is He Really Like?24:34 The 3 Drivers of Distrust28:46 We’re Becoming Desensitized30:26 Be Patient With Yourself31:34 Love, Energy & Partnership32:12 Democracy’s Biggest Threat32:50 Confidence Misunderstood33:39 Stop Overthinking When Lost34:41 The Power of Vulnerability36:31 Healing Your Inner Child37:09 Move, Don’t Overthink38:13 Advice to My Younger Self38:36 A Vision for 203039:32 Stop Controlling Your Kids40:32 Have You Loved Enough?Follow Sophie:Website: https://sophiegregoiretrudeau.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophieGregoireTrudeau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiegregoiretrudeau Connect with Julian📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 59min

I Asked the Godfather of AI If We Should Be Nervous. His Answer Scared Me

What happens when the machines we build begin to reshape the world faster than we can understand it?In this thought-provoking conversation, Peter Norvig reflects on his decades-long journey through artificial intelligence, from experimenting with early AI systems in the 1980s to witnessing today’s explosion of large language models. He shares how even pioneers in the field were surprised by the path AI took, especially the rise of neural networks trained on massive data rather than carefully hand-coded rules. Together, the discussion explores how AI has evolved, what it means for everyday users, and why some of its biggest breakthroughs, like programming automation and protein folding, signal a profound shift in how knowledge and innovation happen. Beyond the technology itself, the conversation turns to the deeper societal questions: income inequality, job displacement, democratization of AI, and the risk of wealth concentrating among a few dominant players. Norvig offers a balanced perspective, neither utopian nor dystopian, emphasizing that while AI may eliminate certain jobs, it also creates new opportunities, particularly for adaptable thinkers and entrepreneurs. From universal basic income to guardrails, third-party safety certifications, and the ethics of AI regulation, this episode challenges us to think not only about what AI can do but about the kind of society we want to build alongside it.Peter Norvig is a leading computer scientist and one of the world’s most influential voices in artificial intelligence. He is the Director of Research at Google and previously held leadership roles at NASA and Sun Microsystems. A pioneer in natural language processing and machine learning, Norvig co-authored the classic textbook Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, used in universities around the globe. What You’ll LearnFrom AI Hipster to AI Pioneer: How the Journey Began The Surprising Path That Led to Modern AI Income Inequality in the Age of Automation Will AI Be Democratized or Dominated? Why Programming Was Transformed First Guardrails, Regulation & Third-Party SafetyAdaptability: The Most Important Skill for the Future Purpose, Dignity & Redefining Work in an AI World ⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:58 The Unforeseen Consequences of AI04:49 The Race Between AI Giants08:13 Will AI Widen Income Inequality?13:13 Should We Be Nervous About the Future?15:09 Universal Basic Income vs. High Income Future18:29 How Fast Will Jobs Really Change?21:55 Why AI Needs Better Funding in Health & Biology24:00 Could AI Replace All Jobs?25:19 Should AI Be Nationalized?28:11 Realism Over Optimism or Pessimism31:25 Is the American Dream Still Possible in AI?34:22 Will Entrepreneurship Get Easier or Harder?36:40 Why Adaptability Is the Ultimate Skill37:58 What Real AI Guardrails Should Look Like41:11 Did Early AI Pioneers Expect This Moment?43:45 The Most Overhyped Claim About AI45:42 The Next Big Breakthrough in AI48:08 Will AI Ever Become Conscious?50:48 The Most Undiscussed AI Risk53:47 Which Jobs Will Surprisingly Thrive?54:48 What Would Truly Worry Me57:02 How Do We Redefine Purpose in an AI World?  Follow Peter:Website: https://www.norvig.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pnorvig Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norvigpeter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.norvig/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000AQ4JBU Connect with Julian📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 31min

Dr. William Li: The Doctor Who Discovered How to STARVE Cancer With Food!

What if your body was never designed to fall apart but to defend, repair, and even outsmart disease?Dr. William Li joins Julian in a conversation to reframe how we think about cancer, aging, and longevity. Instead of focusing only on what goes wrong, he explores what goes right, how our bodies are constantly forming microscopic cancers, yet eliminating them daily through powerful built-in defense systems. From early-onset cancer and environmental toxins like microplastics to epigenetics and immune resilience, this episode challenges the fear-based narrative around disease and replaces it with informed optimism rooted in science.The discussion expands into the future of medicine where immunotherapy is activating the body’s own immune system to wipe out advanced cancers, and personalized cancer vaccines are being developed using AI to target individual mutations. Alongside cutting-edge breakthroughs, Dr. Li brings the conversation back to everyday agency: sleep, movement, stress reduction, gut health, and food as medicine. This is not about extremes, it’s about understanding your biology, strengthening your defenses, and recognizing that the future of health may be far more hopeful than we’ve been led to believe.Dr. William Li is a physician, scientist, and internationally recognized leader in the field of food as medicine. He is the President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation and has led groundbreaking research in cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity, with a focus on harnessing the body’s natural defense systems. Dr. Li has been involved in the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and is a pioneer in the field of immuno-oncology.Dr. William Li's next Grand Rounds will be on Colon Cancer on March 3rd at 8 pm EST. Here is the link to sign up: https://drwilliamli.com/masterclass/What You’ll LearnWhy We’re All Forming Cancer And How the Body Fights Back The Hidden Drivers Behind Early-Onset Cancer How Immunotherapy Is Changing the Future of Cancer Treatment The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Immunity and Healing Sleep, Stress & Optimism: The Science of Longevity⏱ Timestamps00:08 Conquering Diseases Once Thought Unbeatable01:15 Why Cancer Rates Are Rising Worldwide12:22 Why Are Younger People Getting Cancer?17:36 The Power of Early Cancer Detection22:06 Aging Doesn’t Have to Mean Decline38:02 How Should We Measure Our Health?41:22 Can You Ever Truly Know Yourself?44:51 Carnivore vs. Vegan: What Does Science Say?53:05 Why There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Diet55:52 How to Eat in a Way That Supports Your Body01:04:07 Eat What You Love In a Healthier Way01:06:02 Why Humans Are Built for Resilience01:16:16 Activating the Immune System to Fight Cancer01:28:55 Why Curiosity Drives Medical BreakthroughsFollow William:Website: https://drwilliamli.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drwilliamli Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwilliamli Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drwilliamli X: https://x.com/drwilliamli Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07NVY5CSQ Connect with Julian📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 55min

MIT Professor: The Most Dangerous AI Application on the Internet Just Went Viral…

What happens when AI agents stop waiting for instructions and start acting on their own?Julian sits down with Ramesh Raskar and Maria Gorskikh for an urgent conversation about the rise of proactive AI and the emerging “agentic web”. This isn’t about chatbots answering questions anymore, it’s about autonomous agents that can send emails, execute tasks, coordinate schedules, and interact with other agents without constant prompting. As open-source tools like OpenClaw make it easier for developers to spin up agents, we may be witnessing a shift from centralized AI models to a world where anyone can run their own personal AI. But with that power comes serious risk, from malicious “skills” and prompt injections to identity spoofing, financial manipulation, and large-scale bot collusion. Without the right infrastructure, guardrails, and accountability, this new frontier could quickly become chaotic.And yet, the upside is enormous. They explore a future where billions of people, from farmers to students to entrepreneurs, have access to affordable, personalized AI agents working on their behalf. A new creator economy could emerge, where agents handle coordination and repetitive work, freeing humans to focus on creativity and problem-solving. The big question isn’t whether this future is coming, it already is. The real question is whether we build it as an open, secure, decentralized ecosystem or allow it to concentrate in the hands of a few.Ramesh Raskar is a renowned AI researcher, inventor, and professor at MIT, where he leads pioneering work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, decentralization, and global impact. He is the founder of Project Nanda, focused on building the foundational infrastructure for an open and secure agentic web.Maria Gorskikh is an AI engineer and entrepreneur working at the forefront of autonomous agents and open AI ecosystems. She is building tools that make AI agents accessible to everyone, helping drive the shift toward a decentralized, agent-powered internet.What You’ll LearnWhat Proactive AI really isWhy decentralizing AI is a turning pointThe biggest security risks right nowWhy infrastructure and guardrails matterHow AI agents could power a new creator economyWhy the next six months are criticalWhether we should be excited or cautious⏱ Timestamps00:00 The Agentic AI Moment Begins01:40 Why OpenClaw Is a Turning Point03:00 The App Store Era of AI Agents07:18 The Two Levels of AI Risk08:40 What a Personal AI Agent Really Means15:42 From Mainframes to Decentralized AI18:20 Defining Proactive AI18:38 Inside the Moltbook Phenomenon22:04 AI Agents and High-Speed Trading Risks24:06 Can Agentic AI Be Contained?25:53 Who’s Liable When AI Goes Wrong?28:27 Building the Infrastructure: Project NANDA32:43 Centralization vs. Open Ecosystems37:58 The Innovation Explosion Happening Now41:31 Create Your Own AI Agent in Minutes43:19 The Rise of Personal AI Agents44:53 What Everyone Will Be Talking About Next46:04 AI, Hardware, and the Future of Robots47:27 The New Creator Economy48:10 Why Guardrails Matter More Than Ever50:25 Why We Should Stay Curious, Not Fearful51:17 Should We Be Excited or Afraid?53:18 The 1-in-10 Future: Choosing the Right PathConnect with Julian 📸 Instagram: @thebeyondtomorrowpodcast 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.Follow Ramesh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raskar   MIT Media Lab: https://www.media.mit.edu/people/raskar/overview/   Follow Maria:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariagorskikh X: https://x.com/mariagorskikh/ Check out:https://join39.org/ https://projectnanda.org/
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Feb 5, 2026 • 54min

Harvard Geneticist: "Immortality May Have Already Happened!"

What if living longer isn’t about chasing immortality but about quietly staying one step ahead of aging?Julian sits down with George Church for a wide-ranging conversation that challenges how we think about longevity, aging, and medical progress. Rather than promising overnight breakthroughs, they explore why extending human life is a complex, multi-layered challenge and why meaningful progress may already be happening so gradually that it’s easy to miss. From the concept of “longevity escape velocity” to the difficulty of measuring aging itself, the discussion reframes what it truly means to live longer and healthier. Together, Julian and George unpack how advances in gene therapy, multiplex genome editing, and AI-driven protein design are reshaping medicine. The focus moves away from sci-fi fantasies toward real-world applications: reversing age-related diseases, improving targeted drug delivery, shortening clinical trials, and reducing risk. They also explore the ethical, societal, and economic implications of longer lives and why revolutions in science often feel invisible right up until they become impossible to ignore. George Church is a pioneering geneticist and one of the founding figures of synthetic biology. A professor at Harvard Medical School and MIT, he is known for his groundbreaking work in genome sequencing, gene therapy, CRISPR technologies, and aging research. Over decades, his work has helped shape modern biotechnology, with a focus on reversing age-related diseases, improving human health, and responsibly advancing powerful scientific tools.What You’ll Learn:Why longevity is one of the hardest medical outcomes to measureWhat “longevity escape velocity” actually means—and why it may already be underwayHow gene therapy and multiplex genome editing could reverse age-related diseasesWhy AI’s most meaningful breakthroughs may be happening in biology, not chatbotsThe overlooked importance of drug delivery in safe, effective treatmentsWhy scientific progress often feels slow before it suddenly acceleratesHow extending healthspan could reshape society, economics, and human potential⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:21 Can Aging Really Be Reversed?02:21 Why Gene Therapy Is Central to Longevity06:28 The Real Limits of Gene Therapy12:09 Why Clinical Trials Are Moving Faster Than Ever13:56 What Longevity “Escape Velocity” Actually Means14:55 How Gene Editing Could Shape the Future of Health17:47 How Scientific AI Is Transforming Biotech19:44 What Longer Lives Mean for Insurance and Society22:15 Why Exponential Progress Feels Invisible Until It Doesn’t24:07 How COVID RNA Vaccines Changed Medicine29:09 Using AI to Target Treatments More Precisely33:04 Why AGI May Be the Wrong Focus for Humanity36:28 Do We Need Guardrails for Powerful Technologies?38:35 Why Education and Wisdom Matter More Than Intelligence40:33 Are We Near a Medical Tipping Point?42:15 Are You Ready to Die or Live Much Longer?44:47 Why Aging, Health, and Purpose Are Deeply Connected46:30 How Organ Failure and Dialysis Are Being Rethought49:12 The Future of Organ Replacement and Regeneration52:06 Why Survival and Hope Still MatterConnect with Julian 📸 Instagram: @thebeyondtomorrowpodcast 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.Follow George:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-church-2b86301
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Feb 3, 2026 • 9min

Should Billionaires Be Abolished?

Are billionaires building the future or breaking it?Julian steps out of the studio and into the real world, putting a single uncomfortable question in front of everyday people: should billionaires exist at all? From candid street interviews to the polished halls of the World Economic Forum in Davos, and finally to the stark realities of Cape Town, South Africa, the responses reveal a world deeply divided on wealth, power, and fairness.As opinions collide, innovation versus inequality, ambition versus responsibility, this episode doesn’t offer easy answers. Instead, it challenges us to rethink how wealth should work in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world and who the system is really designed to serve. ⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:38 Should Billionaires Get Abolished?02:34 How Do We Close the Wealth Gap?05:35 Billionaires are Also Hardworking PeopleConnect with Julian 📸 Instagram: @thebeyondtomorrowpodcast 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.

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