"Unveiling the Secrets of Aging and Immortality: Insights from a Nobel Prize-Winning Scientist"

Nobel Prize-winning scientist Venki Ramakrishnan discusses the science of aging and the quest for immortality in his new book, "Why We Die." Aging is the accumulation of chemical damage to cells, leading to eventual death, and human lifespan is influenced by genetics and evolutionary resource allocation. While some believe in the possibility of extending lifespan, Ramakrishnan is less optimistic about the feasibility of such interventions. He also highlights the societal costs and inequities associated with efforts to cheat aging and death, emphasizing the importance of accepting the natural cycle of life and death.