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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 16 MIN

Can We Live Beyond 120? The Science of Radical Longevity

from The Human Why · host The Human Why

Is 120 years the absolute hard limit for human life, or just the beginning? 🧬⏳For centuries, the record for human longevity has remained virtually unbroken. But a new wave of biohacking, genetic editing, and cellular rejuvenation is challenging the very definition of aging. In this episode, we explore whether we are the first generation that could live to 150—or beyond.We discuss:- 🔬 The Hayflick Limit: Why our cells are programmed to stop dividing.- 🧬 Telomere Extension: Can we rewind the biological clock?- 🧠 The Ship of Theseus: Replacing organs and the future of bionics.- 🥦 Biohacking Longevity: What the world's oldest people have in common.Understanding begins with why.#Longevity #Biohacking #Science #AntiAging #TheHumanWhy #Health #Biology #FutureTech #Neuroscience #WellnessTags: can we live beyond 120, science of longevity, human lifespan limit, how to live longer, biohacking anti-aging, telomeres and aging, the human why, radical life extension, cellular rejuvenation

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