Chapter 2

Who We Are – And What Drives Us

"Gilgamesh went after death itself… It's the original hero's journey, which everyone in modern society is familiar with whether that's through Marvel movies or Star Wars…. It's literally the story of humanity, and we are blessed to be alive in this unique pivotal moment. We shouldn't take that for granted."

– Keith Comito, President, Lifespan.io

"It's important to look at biomarkers or aging clocks….They are the predictors of biological aging at every level: molecular, psychological, and societal. AI will give us the ability to identify specific areas where we can intervene…. Once you realize what kind of impact this field can have, and what kind of tragedy a delay could cause, stopping due to ethical ...

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