100 Plus
In '100 Plus', Sonia Arrison explores the cutting-edge advancements in science and technology that promise to extend human life well beyond the current limits. She delves into the implications of living longer, examining the potential for a society where age is just a number. Through compelling narratives and expert insights, Arrison challenges the reader to consider what longevity truly means for individuals and humanity as a whole. Will we embrace the opportunity to rewrite the rules of aging, or will we shy away from the ethical dilemmas it presents? Join her on a thought-provoking journey into the future of life and longevity.
By Sonia Arrison
Published: 2013
""In the pursuit of a longer life, we must not only seek more time but also more meaning, for what is a life extended without purpose?""
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Humanity is on the cusp of an exciting longevity revolution. The first person to live to 150 years has probably already been born. What will your life look like when you live to be over 100? Will the world become overpopulated? How will living longer affect your finances, your family life, and your views on religion and the afterlife? In 100 Plus, futurist Sonia Arrison brings together over a decade of experience researching and writing about cutting-edge advances in science and technology to paint a vivid picture of a future that only recently seemed like science fiction, but is now very real. The first book to give readers a comprehensive understanding of how life-extending discoveries will change our social and economic worlds, 100 Plus is an illuminating and indispensable text that will help us navigate the thrilling journey of life beyond 100 years.
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Sonia Arrison
Sonia Arrison is an accomplished author, futurist, and technology expert known for her insightful exploration of innovation and its impact on society. She is the author of several notable works, including "100 Plus: How the Coming Age of Longevity Will Change Everything, From Careers and Relationships to Family and Faith" and "The Growing Age: The Future of the Human Condition, 2080-2200." Arrison's writing often blends rigorous research with engaging storytelling, addressing complex themes such as biotechnology, aging, and the role of technology in shaping human experiences. With a keen interest in the intersection of technology and societal change, Arrison provides readers with thought-provoking insights into the future.
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- Authors
- Sonia Arrison
- Published
- April 2013
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- ISBN
- 0465063764
- Language
- English
- Pages
- N/A
- Genres
- Healthy AgingHealth and WellnessTechnologyEmerging Technologies
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