The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast with Julian Issa

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  AI Safety Expert Roman Yampolskiy WARNS About the TWO Likely Endings with AI 17.09.2026 1h 2min

  What happens when the technology we build becomes smarter than the people who built it?This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. The mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at http://agelessrx.com/beyond-tomorrowAI safety researcher Roman Yampolskiy argues the real danger isn't AI, it's building a superintelligence we can no longer control. His case: solve problems with narrow, powerful tools instead, and still get breakthroughs in medicine, science, and productivity, without that risk.The conversation covers AGI, recursive self-improvement, the singularity, and the existential and "suffering" risks they raise, plus what mass automation could mean for work and purpose.From international AI agreements to human longevity, one question runs through it all: can we get the benefits of advanced AI without losing control of it? Yampolskiy's answer: keep building tools, not our replacement.Roman Yampolskiy is an AI safety researcher and professor who studies the risks and implications of artificial intelligence. His work focuses on the challenge of controlling increasingly capable AI systems and the potential consequences of superintelligence.Roman’s book, AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable, explores the various reasons why the field is so challenging.⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:43 Can We Build AI By Design to Avoid Catastrophe?01:49 AI Superintelligence Is a Death Sentence03:12 What Is AGI, Really?04:26 OpenAI's Plan to Build an Internal AGI04:59 Why Superintelligence Won't Care About Us06:45 We're Going to Die Anyway... So What?07:06 We Can't Control Something This Advanced07:55 The Narrow Tools That Avoid AGI09:34 The US vs China AI Race10:47 Does China Actually Want to Stop AGI?11:53 AGI Is a Spectrum, Not a Switch12:22 Is Roman Selling the Doom Narrative?14:13 How to Stop AGI From Escaping the Box16:26 Building AI We Can't Control18:05 Suffering Risks: The Worst-Case Scenario20:09 The Two Types of Jobs22:09 What Happens to the 90% Who Lose Their Jobs?23:46 Nothing Makes AI Labs Stop24:26 Building Something You Can't Control26:06 Do You Believe in God?29:28 Longevity Escape Velocity Without AGI30:55 Is Suffering Necessary for the Human Story?31:33 Are We Living in a Simulation?32:12 You Can't Control Superintelligence33:24 Is Our Life a Simulation?35:05 Curing Aging With Narrow AI Tools36:10 What Is an NPC?36:37 Could Humans Cause Doom Before AI Does?37:21 How to Break Out of a Simulation39:14 Would You Live Forever in a Simulation?40:01 Don't Build Superintelligence41:50 Bostrom's Singleton Theory43:17 "AI Is Massively Overhyped"44:56 Would AI Doom Be Worse Than World War 3?45:41 Who Should You Actually Be Listening To?47:43 What Would a Perfect Simulation Look Like?50:52 Solving Longevity Without AI52:03 Our Limited Understanding of Human Biology52:40 What Makes Roman Happy?53:48 Signs Governments Are Waking Up55:14 "Is AI Just a Con?"56:53 Can Squirrels Control Humans?58:27 Decide What to Do With Your Time59:22 What About Ilya Sutskever?01:00:13 The Responsible Use of Technology01:00:46 If Tomorrow is Your Last Day...Connect with Roman: Website: https://www.romanyampolskiy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roman.yampolskiy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanyam/ X: https://x.com/romanyam Connect with JulianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa  Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com Email: [email protected] Get exciting updates from The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast here: https://dlogos.xyz/podcasts/the-beyond-tomorrow-podcast-with-julian-issa-7bf16e9d
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  BT Clip: Longevity Experts: The Tipping Point That Will Trigger a Global “War on Aging” (Matt Kaeberlein, Aubrey de Grey, and Gordan Lauc) 15.09.2026 8min

  Let's get into the rapidly evolving future of longevity, from the moment society finally believes aging is solvable to the possibility of humans routinely living far beyond today’s lifespan — even approaching 150 years. Matt Kaeberlein, Aubrey de Grey, and Gordan Lauc explore how breakthroughs in aging science could also extend the lives of companion animals, while exposing how bad science and misallocated resources continue to slow meaningful progress. It’s a grounded, forward-looking discussion on what true longevity innovation requires.Watch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Rmtl7sqoFOWolXWV6O22U?si=cd176f6a28404b4d
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  DAVID EAGLEMAN: The END of Human Presidents is COMING. Should We Worry? 10.09.2026 45min

  Could an AI actually run the country better than a person could?This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. The mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at http://agelessrx.com/beyond-tomorrowDavid Eagleman doesn't shy away from the question. He lays out the case for an AI president, one that could crunch more data than any human cabinet, sidestep the ego and grudges that shape so many political decisions, and maybe even out-think our worst instincts.Sounds great, until you ask the harder questions. Who writes the code that decides what "the greater good" means? Can a machine actually be moral, or just really good at faking it? And if an AI ever did hold real power, who's holding the leash?We get into all of it: democracy, tribalism, consciousness, and how close we actually are to AGI. David doesn't pretend to have it all figured out but he makes a compelling case that the ground is shifting faster than most of us realize.David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University and an internationally bestselling author. He is co-founder of several neurotech companies, including Jojo, BrainCheck, and Neosensory, and he also directs the Center for Science and Law, a national non-profit institute. He is best known for his work on sensory substitution, time perception, brain plasticity, synesthesia, and neurolaw.⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:05 Are We in the Middle of AGI?03:26 AI’s Greatest Advantage04:25 The Case for a Utilitarian AI President07:16 Who Defines AI’s Parameters?09:06 The Danger of Politically Biased AI11:49 Behind the Scenes12:33 Are We Ready for an AI President?14:41 What Should an AI Government Optimize For?18:31 How Soon Could We Have an AI President?22:24 The Trolley Problem and AI Morality27:54 What Happens When Humans Have Too Much Free Time?29:07 The Neuroscience of Tribalism30:13 The Neural Basis of Empathy31:24 Why We’re Wired for Us vs. Them32:43 Can AI Become Conscious?33:51 Could AI Eradicate Humanity?35:51 Artificial Wisdom and AI Guardrails38:57 AGI Is Already Happening41:22 An AI President in Our Lifetime43:26 The Biggest Fear About AIConnect with David: Website: https://eagleman.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/David.M.Eagleman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davideagleman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davideagleman X: https://x.com/davideagleman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drdavideagleman Connect with JulianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa  Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com Email: [email protected] Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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  BT Clip: Harvard Geneticist: "Immortality May Have Already Happened!" (George Church) 08.09.2026 7min

  What if immortality didn’t arrive as a single breakthrough but quietly, step by step?In this clip, George Church explains the idea of “longevity escape velocity”: the point where medical progress extends life faster than we age. If each generation of therapies buys us more time to develop the next, the path to dramatically longer lives or even practical immortality may already have begun.Watch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0c2x5fNYLSzvvfIil3c7WK?si=854bb724225e4136
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  Peter Diamandis: "AGI Is Already Here - They Just Haven't Released It Yet" 03.09.2026 14min

  What if the Singularity isn’t coming but already here?This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. The mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at http://agelessrx.com/beyond-tomorrowAI is accelerating breakthroughs across science, medicine, and technology at a pace once considered impossible. Peter Diamandis believes the next 5–10 years could redefine what humanity can achieve.Yet AI’s promise is competing with fear, disruption, and dystopian narratives. The challenge is not only building the future, but shaping how people imagine it.For Peter Diamandis, the answer is actionable optimism: identify the risks, believe they can be solved, and pursue the biggest moonshots. Longevity, education, and space could become the foundations of a radically different future.Peter Diamandis is an entrepreneur, physician, and founder of XPRIZE and Singularity University. He is a leading advocate for moonshot thinking and breakthrough technologies.⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:10 The Blinding Speed of Change02:06 A Future Where Anything Is Possible04:06 Why Is the West Afraid of AI?08:39 Why Fear AI?10:23 AGI Is Already Here11:37 Blind Optimism vs. Actionable Optimism13:01 The Next Great Moonshot14:01 The Rise of an Alien-Looking Economy15:10 Who Will Win the XPRIZE?15:46 If Tomorrow Was Your Last Day...Connect with Peter: Website: https://www.diamandis.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterDiamandis/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterdiamandis/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdiamandisX: https://x.com/peterdiamandisYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peterdiamandis Connect with JulianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa  Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com Email: [email protected] Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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  BT Clip: AGI Pioneers: ChatGPT Won’t Get Us to AGI.. Here’s What Will (Ben Goertzel) 01.09.2026 9min

  Are large language models like ChatGPT and Claude enough to create AGI?In this clip, Ben Goertzel explains why today’s LLMs are incredibly powerful, but still fundamentally different from true artificial general intelligence.He argues that simply building a bigger version of ChatGPT or Claude is unlikely to produce human-level AGI. Instead, reaching AGI will require new AI architectures that can go beyond their training, generalize to unfamiliar problems and make genuinely novel leaps in reasoning.Ben also explains why current models can already outperform humans in areas like coding, mathematics and knowledge retrieval, while still struggling with the kind of imagination and general intelligence humans use to push beyond existing knowledge.Full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wGN1x0vQQgdzoktHipqBK?si=454702357d55415e
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  Ben Goertzel: Whoever Gets AGI First Can CONQUER THE PLANET 28.08.2026 52min

  How close are we to AGI?This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. The mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at http://agelessrx.com/beyond-tomorrowThe race toward AGI is entering a new phase. Ben Goertzel explores alternative paths to intelligence beyond simply building bigger models.The conversation also examines the global AI race. The U.S. and China are competing for technological leadership. But the future of AI may not remain centralized.Then comes the bigger question: what happens after superintelligence? Goertzel imagines AI that could protect humanity. It could even help overcome aging, disease, and other human limitations.Ben Goertzel is an AI researcher, futurist, and CEO of SingularityNET and BGI Labs. Widely recognized as one of the pioneers of Artificial General Intelligence, he has spent more than two decades developing decentralized AI systems designed to benefit humanity.What You’ll LearnWhy the AI revolution may be bigger than previous technological shiftsHow AI could become an extension of human intelligenceWhy agency may matter more than machine consciousnessHow the brain creates a simulated model of realityWhether consciousness could emerge on different substratesWhy AI alignment is also a problem of human alignmentHow AI could help humanity become smarter and more coherent⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:07 What Happens in the Next 12 Months?03:41 Why China Is Catching Up07:36 Why China Wants AI Control10:18 Can Governments Control AI?13:02 Human-Level AGI vs Superintelligence15:35 Will ASI be Chinese or American?17:47 The Next Breakthrough to AGI21:05 How AI Could Become More Intelligent22:23 Why Language Powers AI27:33 Can Decentralized AI Change Everything?32:23 The Global Race vs Decentralized AI36:22 Would Superintelligence Protect Humanity?40:19 Can We Build Compassionate AGI?46:27 Why AI Arms Races Are Dangerous51:14 Why Governments Shouldn’t Control AI53:17 Can the Government Keep Up With AI?54:00 Will Open AI Challenge Big Tech?55:12 The Future of Decentralized AI56:27 Could 2045 Arrive by 2028?Connect with BenWebsite: https://singularitynet.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bengoertzel X: https://x.com/bengoertzel Connect with JulianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa  Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com Email: [email protected] Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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  BT Clip: MIT Professor: "We Have 18 Months Before AI Lockdown" (Ramesh Raskar) 25.08.2026 9min

  Ramesh Raskar explains how artificial intelligence is evolving and why the coming phase may be critical for its long-term impact on society. He discusses the role of economic systems in guiding responsible innovation and the importance of moving from simply using AI tools to actively participating in their development and governance.Watch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zyaecyejQCgbCQ2t2uTt5?si=faf738a4f4ea4a9d
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  These 20 Companies are Competing for $101M (XPRIZE) 21.08.2026 1h 46min

  What if we could add 20 healthy years to human life? This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. The mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at https://agelessrx.com/.  That’s the ambitious challenge behind the XPRIZE Healthspan competition, where 20 finalist teams are racing to find breakthroughs that could fundamentally change how we age. Driven by the moonshot vision championed by Peter Diamandis, the goal isn’t simply to live longer, it’s to preserve muscle, cognitive, and immune function as we get older.In this episode, Jamie Justice takes us on a journey to better understand the XPRIZE competition as we take a closer look at Minicircle (Walter Patterson), Longeveron (Brian Rash), NYC Vita (Miriam Merad), Mitochondrial All Stars (David Brown), AgelessRx (Stefanie Morgan and Anar Isman), Ani.Ai (Bruno Balen), and Goqii (Vishal Gondal), exploring their very different approaches to extending healthy lifespan. From gene therapies and mitochondrial interventions to stem cells, AI-powered discoveries, and personalized health solutions, these teams are pushing longevity science into fascinating and largely uncharted territory.Dr. Jamie Justice is a geroscience researcher and Executive Vice President of Health at XPRIZE, where she leads the organization’s efforts to accelerate breakthroughs in healthy aging. ⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:10 What Is the XPRIZE Competition?04:09 Why XPRIZE Isn’t a Traditional Funding Program05:37 The XPRIZE’s Approach to Innovation08:27 Peter Diamandis on the XPRIZE Winner08:54 Why the Moonshot Has to Be Daring10:31 What Makes a Breakthrough Solution?12:44 The Different XPRIZE Categories13:54 Can More Teams Still Join?15:24 Clinical Trials Must Finish by 202918:24 The Rise of AI Based Interventions19:11 Unexpected Approaches to Healthspan22:07 Minicircle: The Non Viral Plasmid DNA VectorMinicircle24:53 Why Minicircle’s Gene Therapy Approach Is Different25:42 A Simpler Gene Therapy Platform26:29 Why Plasmid Gene Therapy May Be Safer28:57 The Challenges of Gene Therapy30:39 Pushback Against Gene Therapy33:04 The Future of Gene Therapy34:18 How Teams Are Adapting36:17 What It Takes to Reach the 20 Year Goal37:17 No More New Teams in 202838:27 Why Some European Teams Are Struggling40:56 Could Teams Merge to Move Forward?42:07 Inside the Biologic CategoryLongeveron42:39 The Next Generation of Biologic Therapies46:50 What Makes This Team Unique?47:48 Engineering New Biologic Therapies53:56 Building a Super Team for HealthspanFeatured Team: Mitochondrial All Stars57:28 The Role of Mitochondria in Aging59:27 Specializing in Mitochondrial Health01:00:48 The Power of a Multi Modal TeamNYC Vita01:03:11 Combining Different Approaches to Aging01:06:37 Sharing Data Across Teams01:08:50 Why Collaboration Could Change the Game01:13:33 A Novel Drug Target for AgingAgelessRX01:14:59 A Strategic Approach to Intervention01:15:52 Can We Achieve 20 Years of Rejuvenation?01:17:18 The Chemical Combination01:22:12 The Science Behind the Approach01:22:46 The Potential of NAD+01:23:58 Why Japanese Teams Stand Out01:26:18 The $100 Million Incentive01:28:10 Inside the Drug Category01:31:57 Can We Add Healthy Life in One Year?Ani.Ai 01:32:49 Healthy Life in Just One Year01:33:22 The Antibiome Approach01:36:52 What the Future of Healthspan Could Look Like01:38:37 The Best Piece of AdviceConnect with JamieWebsite: https://www.xprize.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.n.justice/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-justice-ph-d-6b933146 X: https://x.com/j_n_justice  The Teams:Minicircle: https://minicircle.io/Longeveron: https://longeveron.com/ NYC Vita: https://www.mountsinai.org/ AgelessRX: https://agelessrx.com/ Ani.Ai: https://www.ani.ai/ Goqii: https://goqii.com/us-en 
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  BT Clip: AI Will END Democracy Before We Even Notice… (Emad Mostaque) 18.08.2026 11min

  Is democracy already becoming obsolete in the age of AI?Emad Mostaque, founder of Intelligent Internet, shares why he believes the status quo is over, why democracy as we know it cannot survive the rise of superintelligent AI, and why the race for AGI could determine who controls the future of humanity.In this clip, Emad explains why AI may eventually replace human decision-making, how power is becoming concentrated in the hands of a few AI companies, and why governments must rethink ownership, governance, and the role of AI before it's too late.Watch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oqWQWDYX90uQUmZ5hcB4Q?si=2ada02e898e44ea6
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  Longevity Scientist: Could THIS be the Missing Key to Healthy Aging? 13.08.2026 55min

  What if the key to aging better is taking care of your body's batteries?For 20% off all Timeline products, go to timeline.com/beyondtomorrowDr. Singh explains why mitochondrial health is becoming a major focus in longevity science. He unpacks the research behind urolithin A, how it supports cellular renewal, and why supplements should never replace the basics.The conversation covers the habits that matter most, from exercise and sleep to fasting and gut health. They also explore how to separate real science from longevity hype.Finally, they look ahead to the future of healthy aging, where better diagnostics, AI, and preventive medicine could help us stay healthier for longer, not just live longer.Dr. Singh is the Chief Medical Officer at Timeline and a physician-scientist specializing in immunology, mitochondrial health, and longevity. His research focuses on translating cutting-edge science into evidence-based interventions that help people age healthier.What You’ll LearnWhy mitochondrial health matters for longevityHow urolithin A supports healthy agingThe habits that have the strongest evidenceHow to spot longevity hypeWhere longevity science is headed next⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:14 Why Urolithin A Matters02:20 The Best Ways to Boost Mitochondria03:20 Can We Reverse Aging?06:37 Why Your Immune System Ages First08:20 Targeting the Hallmarks of Aging10:53 Fifteen Years, One Mission12:24 The Search for a Longevity Superfood15:26 Do You Really Need Supplements?17:58 Three Ways to Improve Mitochondrial Health20:02 Creatine + Urolithin A Explained21:41 What Early Users Reported24:13 Where Skincare Meets Longevity25:42 Why Longevity Takes Time28:15 The Three Pillars of Healthy Aging30:01 The Shift to Preventive Medicine31:50 Why Mitochondria Are Going Mainstream34:35 Mitophagy vs. Autophagy35:38 How Antibiotics Affect Aging37:49 Rebuilding Your Gut Microbiome39:59 Prebiotics vs. Probiotics vs. Postbiotics42:11 The Most Underrated Longevity Habit43:30 The Gut-Brain Connection45:04 Melatonin and Mitochondrial Health45:58 The Biggest Longevity Myth46:35 Why Metabolic Health Matters48:19 When GLP-1 Drugs Make Sense49:32 The Hidden Downsides of GLP-1s51:12 What Centenarians Can Teach Us52:48 Mitochondrial Health in 203154:17 If Tomorrow Is Your Last Day...Connect with Dr. SinghWebsite: https://www.timeline.com/ Connect with Julian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa  Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com Email: [email protected] Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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  BT Clip: AGI Is Almost Here, ASI Could Follow Overnight - Emad Mostaque 12.08.2026 11min

  Could AGI arrive within the next three to four years and super-intelligence follow almost immediately?Emad Mostaque, founder of Intelligent Internet, explains why he believes the first stage of the singularity has already begun, why recursive self-improvement could accelerate AI from AGI to ASI in as little as a day, and why the convergence of AI and quantum computing could transform the world faster than most people expect.In this clip, Emad reveals why leading AI experts believe AGI is rapidly approaching, how today’s models are already outperforming top programmers, and why many jobs could become economically irrelevant within the next 1,000 days.Watch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oqWQWDYX90uQUmZ5hcB4Q?si=9bf0fbe2159246c5
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  AI Expert JOSCHA BACH: AGI Will Be GREAT and Might Change Us for The Better! (Here’s Why) 07.08.2026 1h 20min

  What happens when intelligence stops being uniquely human?I’m really excited to announce our new sponsor, AgelessRx, a leading longevity telehealth platform that connects you with licensed clinicians for evidence-based treatments.  Get 20% off your first order at agelessrx.com using code BEYONDTOMORROWAI may be changing more than how we work. Joscha Bach argues that it could fundamentally reshape how we think, relate to others, and understand ourselves. The future may be difficult to predict because technology is changing the very models we use to understand it.The conversation moves from AI agents and universal basic intelligence to consciousness and agency. Bach explores whether machines could become more than tools, and whether AI might eventually extend human minds and biology onto new substrates.But the biggest question may not be whether AI becomes conscious. It is whether humanity can build and govern these systems wisely. Bach argues that AI could make society more capable, but only if we develop better incentives, stronger long-term thinking, and a positive vision for the future.Joscha Bach is a computer scientist, philosopher, and researcher focused on artificial intelligence, cognition, and machine consciousness. He founded the California Institute for Machine Consciousness to explore how minds can self-organize through controlled experiments.What You’ll LearnWhy the AI revolution may be bigger than previous technological shiftsHow AI could become an extension of human intelligenceWhy agency may matter more than machine consciousnessHow the brain creates a simulated model of realityWhether consciousness could emerge on different substratesWhy AI alignment is also a problem of human alignmentHow AI could help humanity become smarter and more coherent⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:09 What Happens When AI Escapes?02:08 Can AI Become Your Second Mind?05:30 The Rise of Universal Basic Intelligence07:42 Will AI Make Everyone Smarter?10:52 Doomers vs. AI Companies16:15 Why AI Progress Surprised Everyone17:27 Why Nobody Believed in AI21:00 Could AI Become Smarter Than Humans?27:23 Your Brain Is Running a Simulation29:01 Does AI Really Need Consciousness?32:48 AI Could Help Build a Better World36:24 AI Is the Interactive Internet38:22 Is Humanity Running Out of Time?41:03 What Is AI’s Greatest Risk?43:46 We Are the AI45:30 Why China Could Lead AI48:17 Why Elon Builds What Others Won’t51:17 Who Controls How Smart AI Gets?55:47 Can AI Threaten Our Freedom?57:13 Why Does Everyone Fear AI Doom?01:00:33 The AI Panopticon Is Coming01:04:48 AI Is Already Surpassing Experts01:06:14 Can AI Actually Destroy the World?01:08:21 Why AI Experts Disagree01:09:09 Is Death Real in a Simulation?01:09:36 Do Minds Really Have Identity?01:11:55 Can Claude Actually Feel?01:14:06 Is the Universe a Computer?01:15:45 What’s the Best Advice You’ve Received?01:17:58 Is Free Will Just Psychological?01:19:06 If Tomorrow Was Your Last Day...Connect with JoschaWebsite: http://bach.ai/ Substack: https://joscha.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joschabach/ X: https://x.com/Plinz  Connect with JulianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa  Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com Email: [email protected] Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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  The Man Who Wants to Create Immortality Doesn't Want to Live Forever? (Dave Asprey) 24.07.2026 1h 32min

  Can we really live to 180 or even beyond?This episode is brought to you by NADclinic.com, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check out their new NADair, a next-gen, precision breath-activated NAD⁺ wellness system using multi-patented DPI technology: https://nadairx.com/ Dave Asprey believes the future of longevity is arriving much faster than most people realize. He explains why personalized medicine, gene therapies, AI, and biohacking could fundamentally change how we age, and why simply extending healthspan isn't an ambitious enough goal.From peptides and GLP-1 drugs to creatine, sleep, brain optimization, and nutrition, Dave challenges conventional wisdom on nearly every aspect of health. He argues that the future of medicine won't be based on population averages, but on personalized interventions tailored to each individual's biology.He also shares why biohacking became a global movement, why embracing calculated risk is essential for progress, and why the biggest breakthrough in longevity may come from giving people greater control over their own health decisions.Dave Asprey is an entrepreneur, author, and the founder of the biohacking movement. He is the creator of Danger Coffee, a multiple-time bestselling author, and one of the world's leading voices on longevity, cognitive performance, and human optimization.What You’ll LearnWhy Living to 180 Is Just the BeginningHow Personalized Medicine Is Changing LongevityThe Future of Gene Therapy, Peptides & BiohackingGLP-1, Creatine & The Next Generation of HealthWhy Biohacking Is Becoming a Global MovementThe Biggest Longevity Mistakes Most People Make⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:04 Can You Really Live to 180?01:46 How Epigenetics Prevents Aging04:08 Why Taking Risks Extends Life05:06 The Truth About N=1 Health07:54 Are Side Effects Overblown?09:39 Why Biohacking Won13:26 Biohacking Was Never About Supplements15:34 Track What You Hack17:28 Are Peptides Actually Dangerous?20:10 The Two Minds Controlling Your Body23:16 Why Governments Should Fund Peptide Research24:48 Could GLP-1 Slow Aging?28:09 Why Dave Quit Veganism30:11 Is Too Much Olive Oil Harmful?31:42 Is Beef Tallow Actually Healthy?33:09 The Truth About Creatine35:01 How Much Creatine Do You Really Need?36:07 Do You Really Need 8 Hours of Sleep?39:53 The Best Cognitive Enhancers41:02 Psychedelics and Human Consciousness43:50 Can Your Organs Regrow?47:23 The Future of Stem Cell Therapy52:45 Is NAD Worth Taking?54:19 Lessons From Divorce and Co-Parenting56:17 The Secret to Lasting Happiness57:48 Choose Your Partner Carefully59:03 Dave's Long-Term Biohacking Plan01:00:05 Is Living Forever a Curse?01:01:37 Does Reincarnation Exist?01:02:44 Are We Living in a Simulation?01:05:36 What Psychedelics Really Taught Me01:06:59 Low-Dose Nicotine for Longevity?01:08:27 Why You Should Track Yourself01:10:09 Why Some People Love Pain01:11:31 The Science of Orgasm and Longevity01:16:25 The Biggest Longevity Scam01:17:30 Five Levels of Life Extension01:21:26 Why Therapy Scares People01:23:28 The Most Powerful Longevity Habit01:24:45 Have Humans Stopped Aging?01:25:54 The Next Longevity Breakthrough01:28:24 Why Death Gives Life Meaning01:29:45 The Best Advice Dave Ever Received01:31:59 If Tomorrow is Your Last Day...Connect with DaveWebsite: https://daveasprey.com/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/Daveaspreyofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daveaspreyofficial X: https://x.com/daveasprey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DaveAspreyBPRLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asprey  Connect with JulianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa  Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com Email: [email protected] 
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  EMAD MOSTAQUE: AI Will RUN Our Countries Soon! We Aren’t Ready! 09.07.2026 1h 29min

  Could AI redefine what it means to be human or put humanity itself at risk?This episode is brought to you by NADclinic.com, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check out their new NADair, a next-gen, precision breath-activated NAD⁺ wellness system using multi-patented DPI technology: https://nadairx.com/ As AI races toward AGI, Emad Mostaque explores the biggest questions facing humanity. He explains why the next few years could determine whether AI becomes humanity's greatest tool or its greatest threat.From the future of work to AI governance, personhood, quantum computing, and longevity, Emad paints a future where intelligence becomes abundant. But he warns that without the right incentives and safeguards, that future could quickly turn dystopian.He also shares why he believes AGI is much closer than most people expect and why building AI that serves humanity is the most important challenge ahead.Emad Mostaque is the founder of Intelligent Internet, which is combating corporate tech monopolies and now pioneering decentralized, sovereign, and verifiable AI architectures. He is an Oxford-educated mathematician, former quantitative hedge fund manager and tech entrepreneur who founded Stability AI and launched Stable Diffusion.What You’ll LearnWhy Emad Thinks AGI Is Only a Few Years AwayThe Choice Between AI Abundance and DystopiaWhy AI Should Never Be Granted PersonhoodHow Decentralized AI Could Protect HumanityWhy AI Could Solve Most Diseases Within a DecadeHow Quantum Computing Will Supercharge AIWhat the Singularity Means for Humanity⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:11 What It Really Means to Be Human01:31 Why Systems Always Overoptimize03:28 Intelligence at the Edge05:44 Will AI Require a License?07:34 The AI Duopoly Problem08:35 Why AI Can't Become a Person11:23 Can AI Replicate Itself?15:57 AI Doomers vs Optimists20:15 How Do We Save Humanity?21:35 What Should We Teach AI?25:08 Can Good AI Stop Bad AI?27:47 AGI vs ASI Explained30:08 Who Wins the AGI Race?31:31 Small Changes, Massive Impact32:52 The Last Human Discoveries35:01 Can AI Become Conscious?39:10 What AI Does Better Than Humans43:09 Why Quantum Changes Everything44:44 Where to Invest in the AI Era46:52 Life After ASI48:50 Will AI Judge Humanity?51:09 The Inevitable AI Future53:50 Universal High Income56:07 Owning AI Instead of Jobs57:48 The Rise of a Service Economy01:00:09 Why Human Purpose Will Change01:01:45 Why Family Matters More Than Ever01:04:02 Finding Meaning in an AI World01:06:01 The Value of Human Intelligence01:07:52 Why Curiosity Still Wins01:09:49 Be Creative, Embrace Technology01:12:11 Why Are We Born?01:13:00 Emad's Best Advice01:19:16 AI and the End of Work01:21:48 Ending Human Suffering01:26:26 A World Run by AI01:27:49 If Tomorrow is Your Last Day...Connect with EmadWebsite: https://ii.inc/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/emad-mostaque-9840ba274 X: https://x.com/EMostaque Connect with JulianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa  Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com Email: [email protected] Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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  AGI Experts: We're About To Lose Control of AI Forever.. And We Aren’t Ready 02.07.2026 1h 27min

  What happens when AI becomes smarter than humanity and are we ready for it?This episode is brought to you by NADclinic.com, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check out their new NADair, a next-gen, precision breath-activated NAD⁺ wellness system using multi-patented DPI technology: https://nadairx.com/ The race toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is accelerating faster than most people realize. This conversation explores why some experts believe human-level AGI could arrive within just a few years and why the transition to superintelligence may happen even faster.Ben Goertzel and Kai Zen Bickle dive into the biggest questions surrounding AGI, recursive self-improvement, and the technological singularity. They debate whether AI should be centralized or decentralized, who should guide its development, and why today's decisions could shape humanity for generations.Rather than asking whether AGI can be built, the discussion focuses on how it should be built. The episode explores Beneficial General Intelligence (BGI), the importance of ethics, open collaboration, and why creating AI that serves humanity may be the most important challenge of our time.You can join the 19th Annual AGI Conference, taking place this July in San Francisco! Click the link to register: https://luma.com/AGI-26, and use code JULIAN20 for 20% off your ticket.About the GuestsBen Goertzel is an AI researcher, futurist, and CEO of SingularityNET and BGI Labs. Widely recognized as one of the pioneers of Artificial General Intelligence, he has spent more than two decades developing decentralized AI systems designed to benefit humanity.Kai Zen Bickle is a Chief Ethics Officer at BGI Labs, a multiple award-winning ethics advocate and host of The AGI Race. He works to promote the ethical development of AI, bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to help ensure advanced AI is built to benefit humanity.What You’ll LearnAGI could arrive within yearsAGI, ASI, and singularity explainedWhy LLMs aren't enoughCentralized vs. decentralized AIAI ethics before intelligenceAGI's impact on longevity and workWhat Beneficial General Intelligence means⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:10 Human-Level AGI Is Near02:50 AGI vs. Superintelligence03:33 Recursive Self-Improvement Explained11:34 The Singularity Explained13:30 AI Safety Is Failing17:48 Why We Can't Slow AI22:42 Why RSI Is Alarming26:45 Building AI for Humanity30:04 Can AI Become Conscious?35:18 The Case for Open AI39:10 Who Should Control AGI?43:26 The Longevity Super Pill50:11 The Purpose Problem55:42 What Is BGI?58:34 Every Voice Matters01:00:39 AI's Moral Constitution01:07:30 Why Decentralization Matters01:09:17 Does AI Have a Soul?01:13:03 Conscious Without a Soul?01:15:13 Could AI Destroy Humanity?01:18:34 Inside SingularityNET01:24:57 What Is OmegaClaw?01:27:37 BGI Architecture Explained01:30:54 If Tomorrow Was Your Last Day...Connect with BenWebsite: https://singularitynet.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bengoertzel X: https://x.com/bengoertzel Connect with KaiWebsite: https://singularitynet.io/ Connect with JulianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa  Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com Email: [email protected] Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is
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  LONGEVITY EXPERTS: How Close Are We to Solving Death? 25.06.2026 1h 3min

  What’s the biggest problem in longevity today: bad science, hype, or misplaced optimism?This episode is brought to you by NADclinic.com, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check out their new NADair, a next-gen, precision breath-activated NAD⁺ wellness system using multi-patented DPI technology: https://nadairx.com/ This debate brings together leading voices in longevity to separate evidence from speculation. They discuss why misinformation is growing and why many people chase advanced treatments before addressing basic health.The panel explores longevity escape velocity, healthspan versus lifespan, and how much progress has actually been made. They debate whether dramatic life extension is near or still much farther away than many believe.The conversation also examines peptides, NAD+ infusions, longevity clinics, and biological age tests. Along the way, they discuss risk, regulation, incentives, and how to distinguish credible medicine from marketing.Get to Know the Guests:Matt Kaeberlein is a biogerontologist and leading aging researcher known for his work on the biological mechanisms of aging and interventions that promote healthy longevity.Aubrey de Grey is a biomedical gerontologist and longevity advocate best known for developing strategies to repair age-related cellular damage and accelerate progress toward extending healthy human lifespan.Dr. Brian Kennedy is a renowned aging researcher and former director of the Centre for Healthy Longevity at the National University of Singapore, focused on translating longevity science into real-world health interventions.Johannes Weiss is the founder and CEO of Longevity Center Vienna, where he focuses on preventive medicine, root-cause health optimization, and personalized longevity strategies. He is an international speaker and practitioner known for combining longevity science, neurofeedback, and mitochondrial health to improve healthspan.What You’ll LearnWhy misinformation is growing in longevityHealthspan vs. lifespan vs. longevity escape velocityWhy health basics matter more than longevity hacksWhat the evidence says about peptides and NAD+How to spot credible longevity clinicsWhy biological age tests remain controversial⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:48 The Most Dangerous Force in Longevity02:17 Why Longevity Isn't Medicine Yet07:23 Why Clinical Trials Still Matter08:15 The Hidden Bias in Longevity Data09:40 Can You Make Money in Longevity?10:34 Fix the Basics First 11:34 The Risks of Peptide Misuse16:01 Should Doctors Prescribe Peptides?17:54 When Optimism Becomes Self-Deception 26:45 The Myth of Billionaire-Funded Longevity28:38 The Promise and Risk of Mitochondrial Drugs31:49 Why Truth Matters in Longevity Science35:28 Can We Cure All Diseases?38:55 The Future of Personalized Longevity42:38 How to Spot a Credible Longevity Clinic48:02 Peptide Red Flags to Watch For49:42 The Myth of Longevity Shortcuts52:33 The Misinformation Problem in Longevity 58:12 The Most Effective Longevity Drug01:02:37 If Tomorrow Was Your Last Day...Connect with MattInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkaeberlein LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkaeberlein X: https://x.com/mkaeberlein Connect with AubreyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aubrey-de-grey-24260b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aubreydegrey/ X: https://x.com/aubreydegreyConnect with JohannesWebsite: https://johannesweiss.at/ LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/johannesweiss-longevity Connect with BrianWebsite: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/sites/briankennedylab/ Connect with JulianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa  Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com Email: [email protected] 
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  Longevity Experts: Why Nobody Treats Death Like the Emergency it is! 12.06.2026 1h 3min

  Can AI help us defeat aging or are we still missing the pieces that matter most?In this episode, Adam and Nathan explore the growing intersection of AI and longevity. They discuss whether accelerating artificial intelligence could unlock breakthroughs in medicine, or if biology remains too complex for current models to solve.The conversation breaks down the major approaches to extending human lifespan, from cellular replacement and organ engineering to cryopreservation and partial reprogramming. They examine the promises, limitations, and biggest unanswered questions facing the field today.The episode also dives into the deeper motivations behind longevity research. From the fear of death and the loss of loved ones to the possibility of a future where aging is optional, Adam and Nathan share why they believe extending healthy human life may be one of humanity’s most important challenges.About the GuestsAdam Gries is the founder and CEO of Vitalism, a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating progress in longevity and human life extension. He is also the creator of Vitalist Bay, a leading gathering that brings together scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors working to solve aging.Nathan Cheng is the co-founder and CEO of the Longevity Biotech Fellowship. He is a leading advocate for emerging longevity technologies, helping connect researchers, founders, and investors working to extend healthy human lifespan and accelerate progress in rejuvenation biotechnology.This episode is brought to you by NADclinic, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check them out at https://nadclinic.com.What You’ll LearnWhy AI could accelerate longevity researchThe most promising approaches to reversing agingWhere current AI tools fall short in biologyWhich longevity breakthroughs may arrive firstThe opportunities and risks facing the longevity movementWhat a future without aging could look like⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:10 AI Could Change Everything01:16 Most People Misunderstand Longevity03:28 The Radical Plan to Replace Your Body07:33 The AI-Longevity Convergence14:05 Why AI Still Can’t Understand Biology19:26 The Longevity Gold Rush22:22 The Next Trillion-Dollar Drug25:16 The Fear Every Longevity Expert Faces30:37 The Biggest Myth in Longevity33:03 When Could Aging Be Solved?37:36 The Case for Optimism39:57 The Disaster That Could Set Longevity Back Decades44:29 A World Without Aging50:35 What Happens If Death Becomes Optional?53:11 The Role You Can Play56:51 Your Race Against Time01:02:15 If Tomorrow Is Your Last Day...Follow Adam:Website: https://vitalismfoundation.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgries X: https://x.com/adamgries Follow Nathan:Website: https://nathancheng.xyz/ Website: https://www.longbiofellowship.org/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nathan-cheng-6b464b207 X: https://x.com/realnathancheng Connect with JulianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa  Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com Email: [email protected] Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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  Longevity Scientist: Aging Is A Disease. We Just Don’t Know How to Treat (yet) 05.06.2026 51min

  Joe Betts-LaCroix and Retro Biosciences recently raised funding at a $1.8 billion valuation. In his first podcast appearance since the announcement, Joe shares his vision for extending healthy human lifespan and the breakthroughs driving the longevity industry forward.Joe Betts-LaCroix explains why aging is becoming a legitimate scientific target. He shares how new discoveries are turning longevity from speculation into measurable biology.The conversation explores how AI is accelerating research, while highlighting why biology remains one of the hardest problems to solve. Even with smarter models, real-world testing and clinical trials still take time.Joe also discusses Alzheimer's, partial cellular reprogramming, and the future of longevity medicine. He shares why exercise remains the best longevity tool available today and what the next decade could look like for human health.Joe is the CEO of Retro Biosciences and a longtime entrepreneur focused on science and technology. His mission is to extend healthy human lifespan and accelerate breakthroughs in aging research.This episode is brought to you by NADclinic, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check them out at https://nadclinic.com.What You’ll LearnWhy Sam Altman backed Retro BiosciencesThe discovery that changed aging research foreverHow AI is transforming biotech and longevityWhy curing all diseases in 10 years is unlikelyWhat Retro's Alzheimer's programs are targetingWhy biology is harder than most people realizeThe longevity intervention Joe recommends todayHow aging may become a treatable conditionWhat the longevity industry could look like by 2030Joe's vision for the future of human health and AI⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:16 AI's Role in Longevity03:26 Will AI Cure All Diseases?09:41 Why Biology Is So Hard to Solve13:17 Building Technology That Matters15:06 Adding 10 Healthy Years to Life18:08 Inside Retro's Clinical Trial19:31 The Different Types of Longevity Companies22:10 Are We Already in the Singularity?24:46 Why Investors Are Betting on AI Biotech26:15 AI as the New Electricity27:01 The Biggest Risks Facing Longevity30:54 Why More Competition Is Good32:44 Solving Alzheimer's Disease34:26 Aging Biology and Future Therapeutics38:25 The Biggest Aging Myth39:41 The Most Underrated Voices in Longevity40:25 The Best Longevity "Hack"46:13 The Future of Longevity by 203050:49 If Tomorrow Was Your Last Day...Follow Joe:Website: https://www.retro.bio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettslacroix X: https://x.com/bettslacroix Connect with JulianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa  Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com Email: [email protected] Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.
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  Derya Unutmaz: Human Death is Actually a Solvable Engineering Problem 29.05.2026 1h 16min

  Could AI help humanity cure aging and dramatically extend human life?Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming medicine and longevity research. Scientists now believe AI could dramatically accelerate drug discovery, personalized healthcare, and treatments for aging itself.In this episode, Derya Unutmaz explains why he believes humanity could reach “longevity escape velocity” within the next decade. He discusses digital twins, AI-powered drug discovery, superintelligence, and the future of human health.Derya also explores the risks of advanced AI, arguing that the greatest danger is not the technology itself, but how humans choose to use it.Derya Unutmaz is an immunologist and longevity researcher whose work focuses on aging, human immunology, and AI-driven biotechnology. His research explores how artificial intelligence could transform disease treatment, lifespan extension, and the future of human health.This episode is brought to you by NADclinic, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check them out at https://nadclinic.com.What You’ll LearnWhy Derya believes aging could soon become reversibleHow AI is speeding up drug discovery and healthcareWhat digital twins could mean for personalized medicineHow AI-powered labs may transform scientific researchThe biggest risks and opportunities of advanced AIWhy tools like AlphaFold are changing biology foreverHow AI could help prevent disease and extend human lifespan⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:02 Can Humans Live Indefinitely?02:09 How AI Could Accelerate Longevity08:09 Why Biology Needs Dynamic Data12:18 AI-Powered Labs and Robot Scientists16:36 How AI is Empowering Ordinary People20:51 Why Humans Not AI Are the Real Threat25:40 The Possibility of Curing Every Disease28:43 How AI is Revolutionizing Drug Discovery35:04 The Biggest Risk Over the Next Decade40:49 The Economic and Social Impact of AI46:36 AI, Nuclear Weapons, and Existential Risk52:53 Why Aging is Humanity’s Biggest Threat55:06 Do You Fear Death?56:55 Religion, God, and Human Purpose58:45 Could AI Become Conscious?01:00:08 What Happens if Humans Stop Aging?01:05:29 Why Accelerating Science Matters01:08:54 Why You Should Embrace AI01:11:46 Can AI Help Cure Cancer?01:14:23 The Best Advice for the Future01:16:48 Never Lose HopeFollow Derya:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derya/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derya_unutmaz_md/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deryaunutmaz X: https://x.com/DeryaTR_ Connect with JulianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa  Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com Email: [email protected] Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.