8M views · Nov 3, 2017 · 7:21 · 3 HN recommenders · 3 mentions · discussed 2018–2023
A Kurzgesagt animated explainer on whether aging could be cured within our lifetimes, made with Lifespan.io and the LEAF foundation. It introduces the idea of treating aging as a medical problem.
Why Hacker News points people here: HN recommends it as an accessible introduction to longevity research that changed some commenters' views.
“Yes this is a great introduction into the topic.”HN comment, 2018
“Yes this is a great introduction into the topic.”
Animated introduction to aging research made with the LEAF foundation
Yes this is a great introduction into the topic. I would also recommend checking out www.leafscience.org home of the LEAF foundation. They are the guys who did that great video with Kurzgesagt last year and their website is packed with great info about aging and research. this video
“My opinion on the topic changed significantly after watching these great videos”
Changed commenter's opinion on ending aging
My opinion on the topic changed significantly after watching these great videos: - Why Age? Should We End Aging Forever? - Kurzgesagt - link - How to Cure Aging – Kurzgesagt - this video - Why Die? - CGP Grey - link
“here are some useful resources”
Short animated explainer on curing aging, one of several listed resources
Seems like many people are new to this concept and feel skeptical so here are some useful resources: * Kurzgesagt: How to Cure Aging – During Your Lifetime? (7:20) this video * Kurzgesagt: Why Age? Should We End Aging Forever? (6:48) link * Why we should cure ageing (11:30) - Heads up, it's a book intro link * Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old (Book, not yet released in the US) link * Lifespan: Why we age and why we don't have to (book) link * Google talk: Why We Age and Why We Don't Have To (55:13) - By the author of the book link Edit: * If you wish to contribute to this kind of research make sure to check out SENS: link
