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Can Humans Live to 150? Longevity, Healthspan, Sleep & Loneliness
Season 1 Episode 53
Can humans actually live to 150? In this episode of Tales of Abundance, Randy, Dr. John Oberg, and Anthony dive deep into the science and philosophy of longevity—exploring whether living a full, vibrant life well past 100 is just hopeful speculation or a near-future reality.
They break down what modern research says about extending lifespan and healthspan, why purpose, sleep, and social connection might be as important as diet and exercise, and how AI is transforming the way we manage personal health—even helping diagnose elusive conditions.
Other key topics include:
Blue Zones and Japan’s Ikigai philosophy
The dark side of “Fiat food” and poor dietary policy
Why loneliness can be as deadly as smoking
Personalized medicine, fall prevention, and brain health
Whether we’d accept robotic implants or brain chips to live longer
And why some people simply aren’t planning to die
This wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation offers practical takeaways for anyone aiming to live longer—and live better.
Timestamps
00:26 – Could humans live to 150? What science says right now
03:07 – Are we healthier today than previous generations?
06:36 – How “Fiat food” and failed dietary policy created a health divide
08:12 – Japan’s Ikigai: Finding purpose as medicine
10:40 – Sleep, movement, balance, and the small habits that extend life
13:04 – Risk mitigation: Why falls are a silent killer
17:02 – Using AI to self-diagnose rare sleep disorders—Randy’s story
24:23 – AI vs. doctors: What's the right way to use new tools?
30:23 – Lifespan vs. healthspan: Why quality matters more than quantity
39:42 – The challenge of funding a longer life: What 150 means for finance
43:09 – Fitness for the 100-year body: What training might look like
46:31 – Tech breakthroughs in regenerative health and artificial organs
55:29 – Would you get a brain chip or robotic exoskeleton to live longer?
59:29 – Living in the Matrix? Future of VR and digital existence
1:02:08 – How long would you want to live—and what would it take?
1:03:09 – Why gratitude, connection, and joy might be the best medicine
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