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EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 47 MIN

Why We Might Stop Aging by 2040: Dr. Aubrey de Grey’s Bold Prediction

from Paul Barron Podcast · host Rever Networks

In this episode, Paul Barron sits down with Dr. Aubrey de Grey, President and Chief Science Officer of the LEV (Longevity Escape Velocity) Foundation. They explore the radical shift from merely slowing down aging to the engineering-based approach of rejuvenation—repairing the body like a machine. The conversation dives into how the AI revolution is accelerating drug discovery through platforms like AlphaFold, the significance of the Robust Mouse Rejuvenation (RMR) study, and why Dr. de Grey believes we have a 50-50 chance of bringing aging under medical control within the next 12 to 15 years. Episode Chapters 00:00 – The Engineering of Aging  05:58 – The Seven Deadly Damages  08:41 – Robust Mouse Rejuvenation  10:59 – AI’s Role in Biomedicine  12:32 – The Longevity Tipping Point  15:42 – Cultural & Economic Shifts  19:00 – Hardware & Wearables  28:09 – The Digital Twin & Biohacking  31:48 – Clinical Milestones  46:32 – How to Support the Mission  ====================== Follow the YouTube Channel! Get my FREE Market Edge Newsletter and Insights. BEST RESOURCES: ►Protect Your Crypto - Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBN Use Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts! ►Get My Portfolio and Trades - https://bit.ly/forgepbpod ►Best Trading Exchange - Get a 10% deposit bonus when you fund your account for the first time. https://bit.ly/PBNBTCC ► Open Your Crypto IRA Free Month with iTrust Capital ➜ Use PROMO CODE - PAUL BARRON https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul ►TRADE and Secure your XRP Anywhere With Starlink! Get a FULL Month FREE by using this link! And in most areas, the equipment is FREE for signing up (terms apply) - https://bit.ly/PaulStarlink

In this episode, Paul Barron sits down with Dr. Aubrey de Grey, President and Chief Science Officer of the LEV (Longevity Escape Velocity) Foundation. They explore the radical shift from merely slowing down aging to the engineering-based approach of rejuvenation—repairing the body like a machine. The conversation dives into how the AI revolution is accelerating drug discovery through platforms like AlphaFold, the significance of the Robust Mouse Rejuvenation (RMR) study, and why Dr. de Grey believes we have a 50-50 chance of bringing aging under medical control within the next 12 to 15 years.<br /><br />Episode Chapters<br />00:00 – The Engineering of Aging <br />05:58 – The Seven Deadly Damages <br />08:41 – Robust Mouse Rejuvenation <br />10:59 – AI’s Role in Biomedicine <br />12:32 – The Longevity Tipping Point <br />15:42 – Cultural &amp; Economic Shifts <br />19:00 – Hardware &amp; Wearables <br />28:09 – The Digital Twin &amp; Biohacking <br />31:48 – Clinical Milestones <br />46:32 – How to Support the Mission <br />======================<br /><br />Follow the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PaulBarronPodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube Channel!</a><br /><br />Get my <a href="https://www.paulbarronnetwork.com/barron-market-edge-signup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FREE Market Edge Newsletter</a> and Insights.<br /><br /><b>BEST RESOURCES:</b><br /><br />►Protect Your Crypto - Tangem ➜ <a href="https://bit.ly/TangemPBN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/TangemPBN</a><br />Use Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!<br /><br />►Get My Portfolio and Trades - <a href="https://bit.ly/forgepbpod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/forgepbpod</a><br /><br />►Best Trading Exchange - Get a 10% deposit bonus when you fund your account for the first time. <a href="https://bit.ly/PBNBTCC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/PBNBTCC</a><br /><br />► Open Your Crypto IRA Free Month with iTrust Capital ➜ Use PROMO CODE - PAUL BARRON <a href="https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul</a><br /><br />►TRADE and Secure your XRP Anywhere With Starlink! Get a FULL Month FREE by using this link! And in most areas, the equipment is FREE for signing up (terms apply) - <a href="https://bit.ly/PaulStarlink" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/PaulStarlink</a><br /><a href="https://bit.ly/xrppodmerch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><br /><br />

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