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On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion; Cathy O’Neil, data scientist and author of Weapons of Math Destruction; and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann break down the cost of living forever.
Topics discussed on today’s show include:
- Buying immortality: Would you put your body on ice for $36,000?
- Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropic venture to cure all diseases.
- Genetic testing: Can my genes tell me how to optimize my fitness training and diet?
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Email: slatemoney@slate.com
Twitter: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg
Production by Veralyn Williams.