Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever
Kara Swisher investigates the fast-growing world of longevity and anti-aging, cutting through the hype to separate real science from the wishful thinking. Fueled by the early death of her father and her own very serious health scare, she explores how far humans will go to extend their lives. Bringing decades of experience covering the technology industry, Swisher interrogates the belief among the world's wealthiest innovators that sheer ambition can finally outsmart mortality. In each episode, she draws on her deep connections in Silicon Valley and beyond, stepping in as both reporter and test subject to examine the unconventional emerging technologies shaping how long and how well we may live.
Cast: Kara Swisher
Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. Never Say DieInspired by her own experience of losing her father, Kara embarks on a journey to explore the booming business of life extension, including a challenging conversation with a man who has turned his "Don't Die" philosophy into a religion.CC43minApr 11, 2026
- 2. Science or Snake Oil?Kara investigates the techniques, trends, and fads shaping the longevity industry, separating snake oil from science-backed solutions and asking whether these innovations are truly effective - or simply luxuries reserved for the wealthyCC43minApr 18, 2026
- 3. How To Hack LonelinessAmid a growing loneliness epidemic fueled by social media and AI, Kara asks whether digital interaction and rising isolation are shortening our lifespans - and why human connection is one of the most powerful remedies for living longer.CC43minMay 2, 2026
- 4. The Korean MiracleKara travels to South Korea to explore a health care system that combines preventative, accessible care with cutting-edge health technology, and asks what Koreans can teach Americans about living longer, healthier lives.CC43minMay 9, 2026
- 5. Fun! Fun! Fun! DeathKara investigates humanity's oldest problem, death, by speaking with believers, billionaires, and even an Al version of herself, asking whether immortality is a fantasy and if accepting mortality is the real secret to life.CC43minMay 16, 2026
- 6. Silicon vs. ScienceFollowing both biotech breakthroughs and the billions behind them, Kara explores the growing battle between public science and private tech power, and what it means for who gets to live longer and healthier.CC43minMay 16, 2026
Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever
Kara Swisher investigates the fast-growing world of longevity and anti-aging, cutting through the hype to separate real science from the wishful thinking. Fueled by the early death of her father and her own very serious health scare, she explores how far humans will go to extend their lives. Bringing decades of experience covering the technology industry, Swisher interrogates the belief among the world's wealthiest innovators that sheer ambition can finally outsmart mortality. In each episode, she draws on her deep connections in Silicon Valley and beyond, stepping in as both reporter and test subject to examine the unconventional emerging technologies shaping how long and how well we may live.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Kara Swisher
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Audio languages
English
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