How humanity achieved the monumental feat of doubling life expectancy in a century
In short: In just one hundred years, human life expectancy has doubled. Author Steven Johnson explores the historical breakthroughs that drove this unprecedented change and examines the challenges of ensuring these health advancements reach all of humanity.
This video examines the massive leap in human longevity achieved over the last century. Steven Johnson argues that doubling life expectancy represents humanity's greatest achievement, driven by various life-lengthening innovations.
The discussion moves beyond the breakthroughs themselves to address the critical requirements for ensuring that these medical and social advancements are shared globally, rather than remaining limited to certain populations.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Steven Johnson: How humanity doubled life expectancy in a century
- Also: We've doubled life expectancy in 100 years. How did we do it? : TED Radio Hour
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