How Humans Doubled Their Life Span in One Century

How Humans Doubled Their Life Span in One Century

Top of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1782, Segment 2
Jun 7, 2022 • 34m

Over the course of one century, human life expectancy has doubled. How that happened is the focus of science writer Steven Johnson’s latest book, “Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer.” Extra Life is also the name of a four-part documentary series that aired on PBS and was cohosted by Johnson. (Segment Produced by Martha Harris)

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