Dean of the College Presents
Venki Ramakrishnan
To give a talk on his new book - "Why We Die"
Friday, April 26, 2024
Olin Humanities Auditorium
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
This book looks at cutting-edge efforts to extend lifespans and the ethical costs of those attempts.
Humans may be the only species that is aware of
mortality, but for most of our existence there was
nothing we could do about it. The last few
decades have seen dramatic advances in our
understanding of aging and death. Along with
our understanding there is a desire to attack
some of the causes of aging to improve health in
old age. And some would also want to postpone
aging and death, perhaps indefinitely. In this talk,
Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan will describe
mortality, but for most of our existence there was
nothing we could do about it. The last few
decades have seen dramatic advances in our
understanding of aging and death. Along with
our understanding there is a desire to attack
some of the causes of aging to improve health in
old age. And some would also want to postpone
aging and death, perhaps indefinitely. In this talk,
Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan will describe
some of our current understanding of the causes
of aging and efforts to tackle it. He will also touch
on potential social and ethical implications of this
work.
on potential social and ethical implications of this
work.
All are welcome to attend this prestigious event which will be followed by a closing reception. No registration is required.
- Oblong book sales will be available during this event -
Download: Venki Ramakrishnan3.pdf
For more information, call 845-758-7439, or e-mail [email protected].
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Location: Olin Humanities Auditorium