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Aubrey De Grey

Stephen Sackur speaks to scientist and futurologist Aubrey de Grey, who believes life without aging is a proposition that 21st century biotechnology will soon be able to deliver.

Imagine life without aging. You could live for hundreds of years with the mental and physical attributes of your 25 year old self. Would you be tempted? HARDtalk speaks to a scientist and futurologist who believes it's a proposition that 21st century biotechnology will soon be able to deliver. Aubrey de Grey's Californian research foundation is spending millions of dollars in a bid to conquer the aging process. Is his vision inspiring, daft, or downright dangerous?

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 25 Aug 2014 14:30GMT

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Role Contributor
Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Aubrey De Grey

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