Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Introduction-Part 1, Chapter 3

Part 2, Chapters 4-6

Part 2, Chapters 7-9

Part 3, Chapters 10-13

Part 3, Chapters 14-15

Part 3, Chapter 16-Epilogue

Key Figures

Themes

Index of Terms

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Consider how Attia tells his story about longevity in Outlive. What sources does he draw upon? Are there places where he overuses or underutilizes these sources? How do these sources impact his credibility?

What is longevity? How do Medicine 2.0 and 3.0 each approach longevity? Do you believe Medicine 3.0’s longevity approach is more effective, or less effective? Why?

How is Medicine 2.0 failing in the fight against the Horsemen diseases? In what ways do you think Medicine 3.0 could help? In what ways do you think Medicine 3.0 might still fall short?