Over the last few decades scientific and medical advancements have lengthened the human life span significantly. Stephen S. Hall examines these innovations and explains why the quest for immortality could become life threatening, Merchants of Immortality. Jazz pianist Dr. Billy Taylor discusses his legendary career and upcoming performance at the Blue Note. And Heidi Julavits wtalks about her debut novel, The Effects of Living Backwards.
Stephen S. Hall
Over the last few decades scientific and medical advancements have lengthened the human life span significantly. Stephen S. Hall, author of Merchants of Immortality: Chasing the Dream of Human Life Extension, examines these innovations and explains why the quest for immortality could become life threatening.
Dr. Billy Taylor
Jazz pianist Dr. Billy Taylor discusses his legendary career and upcoming performance at the Blue Note.
For info and tickets visit bluenote.net.
For info and tickets visit bluenote.net.
Heidi Julavits
Heidi Julavits talsk about her debut novel, The Effects of Living Backwards.
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