Thomas Schulz

Living a healthier life for longer and slowing down the aging process: What sounded like science fiction just a short time ago is now a field of serious research. Under the banner of “longevity,” laboratories, startups, and investors are working to better understand the biological processes of aging and to influence them in targeted ways. But what is scientifically sound, and what is merely a costly trend? Thomas Schulz puts the longevity boom into perspective and highlights the scientific, economic, and ethical questions associated with the promise of a longer life.

Thomas Schulz is a reporter for SPIEGEL’s editorial board, a multi-award-winning journalist, and author of the book *Projekt Lebensverlängerung* (2024). In his research, he combines perspectives from science, technology, and society.

Moderator: Katharina Menne, editor at *Spektrum der Wissenschaft* and co-host of the podcast *Die großen Fragen der Wissenschaft*

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