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A Roadmap for Conquering the Scourge of Aging

Revisado: 07-30-16

What does Stephanie Murphy bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I know of the narrator's work in podcasting, and she really nails this. She has a PhD in biochemistry, and the enthusiasm of the narration demonstrates a real familiarity with the material. The science can get pretty dense in this book, but Stephanie's voice always keeps you engaged.

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As of the time of writing this review, I've only listened to about a third of the book. This is a dense subject, and if you have an interest in life extension (as I do), you'll want to take your time with it. The introductory section lays out the book's arguments in a broad sense before delving deeper into the details of cell biology and the causes of aging-related damage.

De Grey also smashes any argument against pursuing the goal of ending aging, but, admittedly, I was already convinced of the urgency of his project before I started listening. It's bold, but there is no reason why humans should die as early as we do, and all avenues must be exploited to end this menace. De Grey shows the way in demonstrating how cell damage occurs and how it can eventually be reversed.

The one major fault in this book is that it was published nearly a decade ago, and there have been further advances in understanding and possibly treating aging since then. I would love to see a revised and fully updated version.

Disclaimer: I received a review copy of this audiobook from the narrator.

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