# TOP LONGEVITY JOURNALIST: How AI Can Radically Change Human Longevity Forever

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Podcast: [The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast with Julian Issa](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beyond-tomorrow-podcast-with-julian-issa-7222201)
Published: 2026-04-09T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Progress is accelerating but clarity isn’t always keeping up. Check out our new sponsor, NADclinic at nadclinic.com . They are the one-stop-shop marketplace for longevity, and pioneers in NAD+ solutions. From longevity and AI to the future of healthcare, innovation is moving fast but understanding is still catching up. The result is a growing tension between what’s being promised and what’s actually proven. Today, David Ewing Duncan brings a grounded, big-picture perspective on these shifts. Drawing from his work at the intersection of science, technology, and human behavior, he explores why skepticism is rising, how hype can distort progress, and what it really means to live in an era of rapid innovation. The conversation goes beyond longevity touching on self-awareness, the limits of current science, the role of AI, and how we can think more critically about the future we’re building. Are we asking better questions or just chasing better tools? David Ewing Duncan is an award-winning science journalist, bestselling author, and speaker known for exploring the intersection of health, technology, and the future of human life. What You’ll Learn Why the longevity industry is facing growing skepticism and trust issues The gap between scientific potential and real-world results How hype and misinformation can slow down real progress Why prevention may matter more than treatment in the future of healthcare The role of self-awareness in improving health and longevity What it means that science is still in its early stages How to think more critically about new health trends ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:15 Are You Truly Happy? 04:30 The State of Modern Life 06:10 What Does “Optimal Health” Really Mean? 09:34 The Autonomic Nervous System 13:00 The Skeptical Optimist Mindset 16:48…

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