Well, Now: Is Biohacking a Scam?

Published: May 15, 2024, 7 a.m.

For many Americans, wellness is about mitigating and navigating disease. They\u2019re looking for reliable ways to live healthier, longer lives.\nBut some are thinking even bigger than that and looking beyond what doctors view as the standard lifespan: 10, 20, 30, even 40 years beyond it. These people are often called \u201cbiohackers.\u201d\nOn this week\u2019s episode of Well, Now we talk to someone who\u2019s considered the \u201cFather of Biohacking\u201d Dave Asprey on what exactly this movement is, and whether is it feasible for people who aren\u2019t ridiculously rich.\nIf you liked this episode, check out: We Don\u2019t Need to Cure Autism\nWell, Now is hosted by Kavita Patel and Maya Feller.\nPodcast production by Ahyiana Angel and Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery.\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices