The Dark Side Of Eternal Life

November, 2015

A radically longer life span may a reality. Should you want one? It's said two things in life are certain, death and taxes, but Dr. Joon Yun isn't sure about the former. Last September, the Silicon Valley physician and hedge fund manager launched the Palo Alto Longevity Prize, putting $ 1 million of his own cash on the table for anyone who proves him right. For Yun, the challenge isn't about scratching an itch of curios­ity or a millionaire playing puppeteer with scientists; it's nothing less th...