In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden interviews Dylan Livingston, the president of the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives (A4LI). They discuss the challenges and opportunities in advocating for longevity medicine in the political landscape, the concept of the Longevity Dividend, and recent legislative achievements in Montana. Dylan shares his personal journey into the field of longevity, the importance of data collection in research, and the need for public engagement to support longevity initiatives. The conversation emphasizes the potential economic benefits and moral mandate of investing in longevity science and the importance of collective action in driving change.
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Takeaways
* Dylan Livingston founded the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives to advocate for longevity medicine.
* Longevity medicine is often overlooked by traditional healthcare systems.
* Dylan's interest in longevity began at a young age after watching a video by Aubrey DeGray.
* The Longevity Dividend could significantly boost the economy by adding years of healthy life and trillions of dollars to the nation’s GDP.
* Legislation like SB-422 in Montana expands access to investigational therapies.
* The importance of making longevity a bipartisan issue in politics.
* Data collection is crucial for advancing longevity research and therapies.
* Public engagement and support are essential for the longevity movement.
* Dylan encourages small donations to support longevity advocacy efforts.
* The future of longevity legislation depends on continued research and public interest.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Longevity Advocacy
04:35 Dylan's Journey into Longevity
07:44 The Impact of COVID on Longevity Perspectives
10:45 Navigating the Political Landscape for Longevity
13:46 Understanding the Longevity Dividend
16:48 Economic and Moral Imperatives of Longevity
19:37 Challenges in Promoting Longevity Initiatives
22:15 The Nature of Human Selfishness
23:16 Making Longevity Personal
24:24 Legislative Initiatives for Longevity
26:43 The Role of Montana in Longevity Legislation
29:40 Consumer Preferences in Experimental Treatments
30:55 Insurance and the Cost of Innovation
35:45 Data Collection and Its Importance
39:35 The Intersection of Longevity and Psychedelics
41:03 Expanding Access Beyond Montana
42:39 The Future of Longevity Research
44:56 Building a Movement for Longevity Advocacy
46:39 Goodbye
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Dylan’s email address: dylan@a4li.org
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