Mon. 05/03 - Can We Expand Human Life Spans?

<p><strong><em>Average human life expectancy doubled in the last century. Has it reached its cap or can we double it again? Some considerations. And NASA conducted a tabletop simulation of an asteroid impact last week, with… less than ideal results. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with tips on how to survive a killer asteroid.</em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Mint Mobile, Get a new wireless plan for just $15 a month <a href="http://mintmobile.com/kottke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mintmobile.com/kottke</a></li><li>Our Opinions Are Correct, Subscribe on Apple Podcasts <a href="https://www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ouropinionsarecorrect.com</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/magazine/global-life-span.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How the Human Life Span Doubled in 100 Years</a> (NY Times)</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/magazine/human-lifespan.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How Long Can We Live?</a> (NY Times)</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/04/27/magazine/longevity-timeline.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Can We Live to 200? Here's a Roadmap</a> (NY Times)</li><li><a href="https://gizmodo.com/an-asteroid-impact-simulation-is-currently-underway-and-1846783079" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An Asteroid Impact Simulation Is Currently Underway—and It's Absolutely Terrifying</a> (Gizmodo)</li><li><a href="https://www.sciencealert.com/nasa-s-emergency-simulation-reveals-why-we-may-not-be-able-to-stop-an-asteroid-impact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NASA Simulated an Asteroid Impact, Couldn't Avoid a Crash in Europe</a> (Science Alert)</li><li><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-survive-a-killer-asteroid/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Survive a Killer Asteroid</a> (Wired)</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/books/how-to-stop-time/9780525522898" rel=