What If: You Are Still Alive in 2100?

January 20, 2016 16:15

From reversing the effects of ageing on the brain and editing genetic diseases to artificial intelligence and downloading thoughts and memories, scientists are pushing the boundaries of the human lifespan. What would be the impact on life, love and work if you could live to 150 (or forever)?

Join an in-depth discussion that explores the possible, plausible and probable impacts of significantly extended lifespans.

This session was developed in partnership with TIME.

This session is televised and webcast live. Please arrive 15 minutes early, as the doors will be closed at the scheduled time.

Speakers:

Elizabeth Blackburn

President, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Thomas DeRosa

Nancy Gibbs

Digital Member

Lynda Gratton

Professor of Management Practice, London Business School

Derek Yach

Founder; President-Designate, Foundation for a Smoke-Free World