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Venki Ramakrishnan

๐Ÿ‘ค Speaker
326 total appearances

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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
291 | Venki Ramakrishnan on the Biology of Death and Aging

Absolutely. I'll tell you one thing that I didn't say apart from the trio. There are other things that help with aging, and that is avoiding social isolation. It turns out reduces mortality. But having a sense of purpose also reduces mortality. That, to me, was a bit surprising. But in hindsight, perhaps not so surprising because it gives you that will to go out and do things.

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
291 | Venki Ramakrishnan on the Biology of Death and Aging

Absolutely. I'll tell you one thing that I didn't say apart from the trio. There are other things that help with aging, and that is avoiding social isolation. It turns out reduces mortality. But having a sense of purpose also reduces mortality. That, to me, was a bit surprising. But in hindsight, perhaps not so surprising because it gives you that will to go out and do things.

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
291 | Venki Ramakrishnan on the Biology of Death and Aging

So, you know, one of the purposes in your life is your podcast. And it definitely, you know, thinking about it, thinking about what new topics to discuss and whom to invite. You know, those are all things that are going to keep you young.

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
291 | Venki Ramakrishnan on the Biology of Death and Aging

So, you know, one of the purposes in your life is your podcast. And it definitely, you know, thinking about it, thinking about what new topics to discuss and whom to invite. You know, those are all things that are going to keep you young.

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