291 | Venki Ramakrishnan on the Biology of Death and Aging

5050.504 - 5077.72 Venki Ramakrishnan

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.