The End of Ageing
How Biotechnology Is Redefining Human Life And What It Means for Us
Published on 15. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-83999-555-2 (ISBN)
Description
What if you could live not just longer, but healthier-and possibly forever? In his groundbreaking exploration of biotechnology, ethics, and the philosophy of very long lives, Thomas Ramge takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through the possibilities and consequences of radical life extension. Drawing on cutting-edge research in molecular biology, genetics, and AI-driven medicine, the book examines how humanity is on the brink of a revolution-one where aging may soon become a treatable condition. Through engaging thought experiments, such as choosing between three pills that extend life to 100, 200, or eternity, the book challenges our assumptions about mortality, identity, and purpose. Would centuries of life bring wisdom or existential despair? Could societies sustain themselves in a world where death is optional? And who would have access to these medical breakthroughs-everyone, or only the wealthy elite? Combining scientific rigor with philosophical depth, this book is a must-read for those fascinated by the intersection of technology, ethics, and the human condition. If the future of life itself is at stake, what will we choose?
Reviews / Votes
Talk Radio Europe Generations "'It's hard to make predictions, particularly about the future' (Yogi Berra). And yet, we are stepping into a revolution where we will soon be able to spend time extending our health rather than spending time treating our diseases. This revolution started with understanding cells, but it is marching through cities and countries. So it is a time to start look-ing further into the future and contemplate the trade-offs of this revolution. Thomas Ramge reports the present in sim-ple ways and looks at the future biologically and philosophically." - Nir Barzilai, MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine"Most people think longevity is complicated, but it's not. Reducing the risk factors for common lifestyle diseases is al-ready half the battle. If you want a clear, actionable understanding of how simple living longer can be, you must read this book!" - Prof. Dr. Eike Latz, Charite Berlin
"Most of us want to live long, fulfilling lives but are oblivious to the big picture consequences. If you want to under-stand what longevity means for humanity, you must read this book!" - Prof. Dr. Viktor Mayer-Schoenberger, University of Oxford
"The conquest of ageing may become a defining achievement of our era. This book examines the scientific frontier of longevity and its ethical, philosophical, and societal ramifications. And it will confront you with a future in which a 200th birthday may no longer be extraordinary. A brilliant read!" -Rafael Laguna de la Vera, Director of the Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation (SPRIND)
Longevity is no longer just the obsession of fringe scientists and Silicon Valley billionaires-it's becoming a reality for all of us. In Longevity, Thomas Ramge offers a thoroughly researched and remarkably readable guide to the science, promises, and pitfalls of longer life. Cutting through hype and marketing spin, he lays out the facts and confronts the personal and societal challenges that come with the age of longevity. - Prof. Dietmar Harhoff, PH.D., Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition
It felt more like reading a novel than a nonfiction book, and that human element made it all hit so much deeper. - Sekar Writes
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
129 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83999-555-2 (9781839995552)
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E-Book
07/2025
Anthem Press
€14.49
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Person
Thomas Ramge is a bestselling science writer and an Associated Researcher at the Einstein Center Digital Future. He resides in Berlin, Germany.
Content
About the Author; Acknowledgements; Prequel: A Day in the Life of a 200-Year-Old; 1 Do You Want to Live Forever?; 2 How Could Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Achieve Medical Breakthroughs?; 3 Would a Long Life Be Deadly Boring?; 4 What Would Longevity Mean for Justice, Societies, and the Earth's Overpopulation?; 5 The End of Ageing?; Literature and Further Reading