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Understanding Illness, Aging, and Blue Zones
Manage episode 488799083 series 3637125
By Dr.Alfred Granite
This chapter examines human well-being by considering our evolutionary history and our unique capacity to modify our environment. It contrasts humanity's ingenuity with our biological limitations, arguing that despite technological advancements, we remain subject to fundamental biochemical processes. The piece highlights the economic burden of chronic diseases in technologically advanced nations and introduces the concept of "Blue Zones" as regions where lifestyle factors contribute to remarkable longevity and health. Finally, the author looks to the future, exploring how Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing might revolutionize healthcare while also emphasizing the critical need for ethical oversight and alignment with human values to ensure these advancements benefit humanity.
Chapter 4 of The Road to Wellness
The Road to Wellness (click)
38 episodes
Manage episode 488799083 series 3637125
By Dr.Alfred Granite
This chapter examines human well-being by considering our evolutionary history and our unique capacity to modify our environment. It contrasts humanity's ingenuity with our biological limitations, arguing that despite technological advancements, we remain subject to fundamental biochemical processes. The piece highlights the economic burden of chronic diseases in technologically advanced nations and introduces the concept of "Blue Zones" as regions where lifestyle factors contribute to remarkable longevity and health. Finally, the author looks to the future, exploring how Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing might revolutionize healthcare while also emphasizing the critical need for ethical oversight and alignment with human values to ensure these advancements benefit humanity.
Chapter 4 of The Road to Wellness
The Road to Wellness (click)
38 episodes
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