Longevity and Immortality by 2023 | with Steven Zeller
03/24/25 • 60 min
In this thought-provoking episode, Newton sits down with Steven Zeller — a techpreneur, futurist, investor, and first-generation millionaire — for a candid conversation in which they explore one of the most pressing and controversial topics in modern science: the feasibility and morality of achieving human immortality. Can technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and gene editing truly extend life — or even eliminate death? And if so, what would that mean for civilisation as we know it?
The discussion spans pioneers like Bryan Johnson, and Elon Musk and Ray Kurzweil. The conversation also takes a closer look at Ray Kurzweil’s prediction that humans will unlock immortality by 2030.
This episode also touches on topics such as the possibility that AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) may already be here, the promise of biotechnology in reshaping healthcare, quantum computing’s emerging role in life sciences, the intriguing concept of digital twins, Google’s Project Willow, and more.
From humble beginnings to now building and scaling multiple 6-figure businesses, Steven brings not only insight but lived experience to the table, and in this episode, he shared valuable career insights for tech enthusiasts navigating the rapidly changing digital frontier.
In this thought-provoking episode, Newton sits down with Steven Zeller — a techpreneur, futurist, investor, and first-generation millionaire — for a candid conversation in which they explore one of the most pressing and controversial topics in modern science: the feasibility and morality of achieving human immortality. Can technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and gene editing truly extend life — or even eliminate death? And if so, what would that mean for civilisation as we know it?
The discussion spans pioneers like Bryan Johnson, and Elon Musk and Ray Kurzweil. The conversation also takes a closer look at Ray Kurzweil’s prediction that humans will unlock immortality by 2030.
This episode also touches on topics such as the possibility that AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) may already be here, the promise of biotechnology in reshaping healthcare, quantum computing’s emerging role in life sciences, the intriguing concept of digital twins, Google’s Project Willow, and more.
From humble beginnings to now building and scaling multiple 6-figure businesses, Steven brings not only insight but lived experience to the table, and in this episode, he shared valuable career insights for tech enthusiasts navigating the rapidly changing digital frontier.
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