SmootherPebble

What is something society doesn't pay enough attention to that you think they should?

I'm obviously not the expert in this thread but my girlfriend, soon to be wife, went through a year of terrible suicidal thoughts and desires. This was about 5 years ago but we were still living together full time. I told her that this is serious and it's a medical condition just like getting the flu and that she needed all the help she could get, beyond what I could provide. I also told her that one of the side effects of this syndrome was the mind telling her all hope was lost and would "rationalize" why going to see a professional wouldn't help and why it meant I didn't care enough... Thus showing her it was actually care I was providing.

Unless you're Theranos...

Hi David! I loved listening to the audiobook version of Lifespan, the commentary between the chapters was great.

I have a couple questions:

1. Given that exposure to cold temperatures can be potentially good for lifespan, is there any credence to those that consider cryonics as a method to "cheat" death in the future?

2. Since decay begins in the womb, is there any evidence as to what a pregnant woman can do to slow this down before her child is born?

Thank you so much for doing this! I look forward to your continuing research!