We’re often warned of what to expect with an aging population: the drain on the economy, the workforce, medical services and so much more. Now, Dr. Eric Topol suggests there is reason for hope — in new technology and medications with the potential to extend vibrant good health until later in life. Dr. Topol joins Walter Isaacson to discuss what he calls a “breakthrough moment in the history of human healthcare.”

Originally aired on July 11, 2025

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