Excellent Video Debate on Tackling Aging
I just came across this fascinating video of Richard Miller and John Trojanowski debating the topic “Alzheimer’s Research and Basic Science of Aging: Is There a Better Balance?”. The discussion addresses a number of important issues concerning sorting out priorities in a situation of scarcity, plurality of worthy causes in need of funding, and uncertainty concerning the likely benefits of scientific advances. How much should we invest in tackling Alzheimer’s disease (AD) versus aging itself?
Here are some facts about Alzheimer’s from the Alzheimer’s Association:
There are now more than 5 million people in the United States living with Alzheimer’s.
Every 72 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s.
The direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias amount to more than $148 billion annually.
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