Armchair Expert episode 608

Peter Attia (on longevity)

Dr. Peter Attia (Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity) is a physician, podcaster, and author. Peter joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the morality of cloning, why he wanted to be a professional boxer, and what the act of achievement-seeking does to the body. Peter and Dax talk about the difference between lifespan and healthspan, the four horsemen of health, and the genetic gifts of centenarians. Peter explains the concept of Medicine 3.0, the difference between relative risk and absolute risk, and rage addiction.

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Dr. Peter Attia (Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity) is a physician, podcaster, and author. Peter joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the morality of cloning, why he wanted to be a professional boxer, and what the act of achievement-seeking does to the body. Peter and Dax talk about the difference between lifespan and healthspan, the four horsemen of health, and the genetic gifts of centenarians. Peter explains the concept of Medicine 3.0, the difference between relative risk and absolute risk, and rage addiction.

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  1. 0:00welcome welcome welcome to armchair expert experts on Expert I'm Dan Rather
  2. 1:18:24way to address the question and when you do it that way Nothing Compares I talked
  3. 2:40:01of racing gossip for he and I to engage in which has been pretty fun very fun
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