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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 2 MIN

A Magic Pill Is Not Going To Solve All Of Our Problems

from Forever Young · host Forever Young

We’re getting extraordinarily good at extending the machinery of life. But we’re losing the battle for the life within. In this video, psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Lewis delivers a sobering truth that is often ignored in longevity circles: technology can add years to your life, but it can’t solve the human condition. Pride, envy, jealousy, boredom—these are stubbornly built into us. Without substantial cultural shifts in how we think about relationships, meaning, and what actually makes us happy, we’re just kicking the can down the road. And we will ultimately pay the price. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit foreveryoungfilm.substack.com/subscribe

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We’re getting extraordinarily good at extending the machinery of life. But we’re losing the battle for the life within. In this video, psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Lewis delivers a sobering truth that is often ignored in longevity circles: technology can...

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