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Is it possible for humans to extend their life span, possible even to reverse aging altogether? 'Superhuman' by Dave Asprey is his explanation of how we can increase our life span and stop the aging process. His approach is scientifically driven and he delves deeply into the research to back up his claims. The main themes of the book are on the Seven Pillars of aging that contribute to our decline and the simple interventions that can be used to stop this process.
Juan summarised the book as follows. "It is a goddamn technical book. There was a page or two where he got very specific and detailed that I just had to skip by. A lot of information and takeaways but you have to work for them. The book is well written and Dave himself comes across as a funny and likeable guy, when he is not deep diving into the actual science. I felt like there was plenty of practical and implementable techniques to use for myself."
As always, we hope you enjoy, Mere Mortals out!
Timeline:(0:00) - Synopsis(1:58) - Structure of the book(4:34) - Heavy on the science(5:51) - Key takeaways(11:55) - Final thoughts
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Juan summarised the book as follows. "It is a goddamn technical book. There was a page or two where he got very specific and detailed that I just had to skip by. A lot of information and takeaways but you have to work for them. The book is well written and Dave himself comes across as a funny and likeable guy, when he is not deep diving into the actual science. I felt like there was plenty of practical and implementable techniques to use for myself."
As always, we hope you enjoy, Mere Mortals out!
Timeline:(0:00) - Synopsis(1:58) - Structure of the book(4:34) - Heavy on the science(5:51) - Key takeaways(11:55) - Final thoughts
Connect with Mere Mortals:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/Support the show
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