The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast with Julian Issa

Is “AI will destroy humanity” a real risk, or a story we tell ourselves because we haven’t done the hard engineering? This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. The mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at agelessrx.com/beyond-tomorrow. This conversation opens with a simple question to roboticist Hod Lipson, the mind behind Emo: does he feel like a villain? His answer is honest. He’s both excited and terrified, like someone being told an alien race is about to arrive and being asked whether to welcome them. From there, the discussion turns to why robot faces are so hard to build, and why he thinks the moment a robot genuinely smiles back at you will change how we connect with machines. Then it gets into the harder questions. Hod is firm that AI won’t wipe out humanity, and he’s challenged more than once on superintelligence, on who benefits from…

Do we really know enough about GLP-1 drugs? Mike Israetel breaks down the risks and trade-offs, from anhedonia and calorie-deprived diets to cognitive distortion and the myth of a “zero-harm” default. Watch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iHXkGzLvxSU87rzOHNvlq?si=361782122faa4ea9

What if the fastest way to a longer life isn't a miracle drug, but a wartime mentality against aging? This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. The mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at agelessrx.com/beyond-tomorrow. Curious about quantum energy wellness? Check out Leela Quantum Tech. Check out https://leelaq.com/ On this episode of Beyond Tomorrow, four heavyweights of the longevity field take a rapid-fire statement format and turn it into a real debate. Aubrey de Grey, Alex Zhavoronkov (Insilico Medicine), George Church (Harvard Medical School), Michael Ringel (Life Biosciences) argue over whether hype helps or hurts the field, and when longevity escape velocity, the point where damage is repaired faster than it accumulates, might actually arrive. Aubrey puts it at a 50/50 chance within 12 to 15 years. Alex says 20 to 50 years and doubts…

Are we living in a simulation? Dr. Roman Yampolskiy explains how scientists run experiments inside simulations, why boxing AI may not hold, and what it would mean if AI breaks out of its safe environment, or if humanity escapes its own. Watch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2R7oKzVSOWTR5079TYrZsg?si=7fd6c78a016a4b67

What happens when millions of people hand their lives to AI agents, and nobody has built the rules of the road? This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. The mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at agelessrx.com/beyond-tomorrow. MIT Media Lab professor Ramesh Raskar argues the real danger isn't the AI engine, it's agents with no governance. His case: decentralize AI so billions of people run their own agents, and build the licences, inspections and audit trails agents need, instead of trusting a few labs to make the engine safe. His P(doom) has fallen from 90% to under 10%. The conversation covers what an AI agent actually is, personal agents like Dot, Muse, Instinct and CC, the DRIVE framework for gradually trusting an agent, why there's no such thing as "zero-shot AGI," the OpenAI and Hugging Face incident, prompt injection, and the shift from…

AI safety researcher Roman Yampolskiy breaks down his P(doom) estimate and why he believes artificial superintelligence could be a death sentence for humanity if development keeps moving this fast. His warning isn't anti-AI — it's a case for keeping AI as a tool we control, not a replacement for human judgment. Watch the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2R7oKzVSOWTR5079TYrZsg?si=302dfca33e9f4c04

Is "AI is dangerous" a warning, or the world's best marketing line? This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. The mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at agelessrx.com/beyond-tomorrow. On this episode of Beyond Tomorrow, I sit down with Thore Graepel, co-creator of AlphaGo and former researcher at Google DeepMind. I asked him straight up how close we are to superintelligence, and his answer surprised me: there won't be a single moment we can point to, and he argues human organizations like companies already count as a form of superintelligence. We get into why he thinks "AI will destroy humanity" is the biggest myth in the field, the near-term risks he does take seriously, and why I pushed him on the incentives behind the AI safety messaging coming from the labs. From there we go deep on his core technical argument: that today's transformers are…

What if vanity was actually the smart way into a longer, healthier life? This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. Their mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at agelessrx.com/beyond-tomorrow. On this episode of Beyond Tomorrow, Dr. Mike Israetel breaks down what's actually happening in his own bloodstream: 5mg/week of tirzepatide year-round, plus retatrutide during fat-loss phases, and why he thinks “GLP-2” is a gray-market marketing term with no basis in real receptor biology. He walks through the non-weight-loss case for these drugs, reduced systemic and neural inflammation, better glucose control, emerging anti-cancer data, and a documented drop in addictive behaviors from gambling to alcohol to cigarettes, before getting honest about the tradeoffs: undernutrition, anhedonia, and a long-term data set that, by his own admission, will never be…

What happens when the technology we build becomes smarter than the people who built it? This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. The mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at http://agelessrx.com/beyond-tomorrow AI safety researcher Roman Yampolskiy argues the real danger isn't AI, it's building a superintelligence we can no longer control. His case: solve problems with narrow, powerful tools instead, and still get breakthroughs in medicine, science, and productivity, without that risk. The conversation covers AGI, recursive self-improvement, the singularity, and the existential and "suffering" risks they raise, plus what mass automation could mean for work and purpose. From international AI agreements to human longevity, one question runs through it all: can we get the benefits of advanced AI without losing control of it? Yampolskiy's answer:…

Let's get into the rapidly evolving future of longevity, from the moment society finally believes aging is solvable to the possibility of humans routinely living far beyond today’s lifespan — even approaching 150 years. Matt Kaeberlein, Aubrey de Grey, and Gordan Lauc explore how breakthroughs in aging science could also extend the lives of companion animals, while exposing how bad science and misallocated resources continue to slow meaningful progress. It’s a grounded, forward-looking discussion on what true longevity innovation requires. Watch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Rmtl7sqoFOWolXWV6O22U?si=cd176f6a28404b4d

Could an AI actually run the country better than a person could? This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. The mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at http://agelessrx.com/beyond-tomorrow David Eagleman doesn't shy away from the question. He lays out the case for an AI president, one that could crunch more data than any human cabinet, sidestep the ego and grudges that shape so many political decisions, and maybe even out-think our worst instincts. Sounds great, until you ask the harder questions. Who writes the code that decides what "the greater good" means? Can a machine actually be moral, or just really good at faking it? And if an AI ever did hold real power, who's holding the leash? We get into all of it: democracy, tribalism, consciousness, and how close we actually are to AGI. David doesn't pretend to have it all figured out but he makes a…

What if immortality didn’t arrive as a single breakthrough but quietly, step by step?In this clip, George Church explains the idea of “longevity escape velocity”: the point where medical progress extends life faster than we age. If each generation of therapies buys us more time to develop the next, the path to dramatically longer lives or even practical immortality may already have begun.Watch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0c2x5fNYLSzvvfIil3c7WK?si=854bb724225e4136

What if the Singularity isn’t coming but already here? This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. The mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at http://agelessrx.com/beyond-tomorrow AI is accelerating breakthroughs across science, medicine, and technology at a pace once considered impossible. Peter Diamandis believes the next 5–10 years could redefine what humanity can achieve. Yet AI’s promise is competing with fear, disruption, and dystopian narratives. The challenge is not only building the future, but shaping how people imagine it. For Peter Diamandis, the answer is actionable optimism: identify the risks, believe they can be solved, and pursue the biggest moonshots. Longevity, education, and space could become the foundations of a radically different future. Peter Diamandis is an entrepreneur, physician, and founder of XPRIZE and Singularity…

Are large language models like ChatGPT and Claude enough to create AGI?In this clip, Ben Goertzel explains why today’s LLMs are incredibly powerful, but still fundamentally different from true artificial general intelligence.He argues that simply building a bigger version of ChatGPT or Claude is unlikely to produce human-level AGI. Instead, reaching AGI will require new AI architectures that can go beyond their training, generalize to unfamiliar problems and make genuinely novel leaps in reasoning.Ben also explains why current models can already outperform humans in areas like coding, mathematics and knowledge retrieval, while still struggling with the kind of imagination and general intelligence humans use to push beyond existing knowledge. Full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wGN1x0vQQgdzoktHipqBK?si=454702357d55415e

How close are we to AGI? This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. The mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at http://agelessrx.com/beyond-tomorrow The race toward AGI is entering a new phase. Ben Goertzel explores alternative paths to intelligence beyond simply building bigger models. The conversation also examines the global AI race. The U.S. and China are competing for technological leadership. But the future of AI may not remain centralized. Then comes the bigger question: what happens after superintelligence? Goertzel imagines AI that could protect humanity. It could even help overcome aging, disease, and other human limitations. Ben Goertzel is an AI researcher, futurist, and CEO of SingularityNET and BGI Labs. Widely recognized as one of the pioneers of Artificial General Intelligence, he has spent more than two decades developing…

Ramesh Raskar explains how artificial intelligence is evolving and why the coming phase may be critical for its long-term impact on society. He discusses the role of economic systems in guiding responsible innovation and the importance of moving from simply using AI tools to actively participating in their development and governance. Watch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zyaecyejQCgbCQ2t2uTt5?si=faf738a4f4ea4a9d

What if we could add 20 healthy years to human life? This episode is brought to you by AgelessRx, where aging becomes a puzzle that can be solved. The mission is to help you live longer and healthier by adding more life to your years through science-backed solutions and personalized care. Learn more at https://agelessrx.com/. That’s the ambitious challenge behind the XPRIZE Healthspan competition, where 20 finalist teams are racing to find breakthroughs that could fundamentally change how we age. Driven by the moonshot vision championed by Peter Diamandis, the goal isn’t simply to live longer, it’s to preserve muscle, cognitive, and immune function as we get older. In this episode, Jamie Justice takes us on a journey to better understand the XPRIZE competition as we take a closer look at Minicircle (Walter Patterson), Longeveron (Brian Rash), NYC Vita (Miriam Merad), Mitochondrial All Stars (David Brown), AgelessRx (Stefanie Morgan and Anar Isman), Ani.Ai (Bruno Balen), and Goqii (Vishal Gondal), exploring…

Is democracy already becoming obsolete in the age of AI? Emad Mostaque, founder of Intelligent Internet, shares why he believes the status quo is over, why democracy as we know it cannot survive the rise of superintelligent AI, and why the race for AGI could determine who controls the future of humanity. In this clip, Emad explains why AI may eventually replace human decision-making, how power is becoming concentrated in the hands of a few AI companies, and why governments must rethink ownership, governance, and the role of AI before it's too late. Watch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oqWQWDYX90uQUmZ5hcB4Q?si=2ada02e898e44ea6

What if the key to aging better is taking care of your body's batteries? For 20% off all Timeline products, go to timeline.com/beyondtomorrow Dr. Singh explains why mitochondrial health is becoming a major focus in longevity science. He unpacks the research behind urolithin A, how it supports cellular renewal, and why supplements should never replace the basics. The conversation covers the habits that matter most, from exercise and sleep to fasting and gut health. They also explore how to separate real science from longevity hype. Finally, they look ahead to the future of healthy aging, where better diagnostics, AI, and preventive medicine could help us stay healthier for longer, not just live longer. Dr. Singh is the Chief Medical Officer at Timeline and a physician-scientist specializing in immunology, mitochondrial health, and longevity. His research focuses on translating cutting-edge science into evidence-based interventions that help people age healthier. What You’ll Learn Why mitochondrial health…

Could AGI arrive within the next three to four years and super-intelligence follow almost immediately? Emad Mostaque, founder of Intelligent Internet, explains why he believes the first stage of the singularity has already begun, why recursive self-improvement could accelerate AI from AGI to ASI in as little as a day, and why the convergence of AI and quantum computing could transform the world faster than most people expect. In this clip, Emad reveals why leading AI experts believe AGI is rapidly approaching, how today’s models are already outperforming top programmers, and why many jobs could become economically irrelevant within the next 1,000 days. Watch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oqWQWDYX90uQUmZ5hcB4Q?si=9bf0fbe2159246c5

What happens when intelligence stops being uniquely human? I’m really excited to announce our new sponsor, AgelessRx, a leading longevity telehealth platform that connects you with licensed clinicians for evidence-based treatments. Get 20% off your first order at agelessrx.com using code BEYONDTOMORROW AI may be changing more than how we work. Joscha Bach argues that it could fundamentally reshape how we think, relate to others, and understand ourselves. The future may be difficult to predict because technology is changing the very models we use to understand it. The conversation moves from AI agents and universal basic intelligence to consciousness and agency. Bach explores whether machines could become more than tools, and whether AI might eventually extend human minds and biology onto new substrates. But the biggest question may not be whether AI becomes conscious. It is whether humanity can build and govern these systems wisely. Bach argues that AI could make society more capable, but only if we develop…

Can we really live to 180 or even beyond? This episode is brought to you by NADclinic.com, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check out their new NADair, a next-gen, precision breath-activated NAD⁺ wellness system using multi-patented DPI technology: https://nadairx.com/ Dave Asprey believes the future of longevity is arriving much faster than most people realize. He explains why personalized medicine, gene therapies, AI, and biohacking could fundamentally change how we age, and why simply extending healthspan isn't an ambitious enough goal. From peptides and GLP-1 drugs to creatine, sleep, brain optimization, and nutrition, Dave challenges conventional wisdom on nearly every aspect of health. He argues that the future of medicine won't be based on population averages, but on personalized interventions tailored to each individual's biology. He also shares why biohacking became a global movement, why embracing calculated risk is essential for progress, and why the biggest breakthrough…

Could AI redefine what it means to be human or put humanity itself at risk? This episode is brought to you by NADclinic.com, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check out their new NADair, a next-gen, precision breath-activated NAD⁺ wellness system using multi-patented DPI technology: https://nadairx.com/ As AI races toward AGI, Emad Mostaque explores the biggest questions facing humanity. He explains why the next few years could determine whether AI becomes humanity's greatest tool or its greatest threat. From the future of work to AI governance, personhood, quantum computing, and longevity, Emad paints a future where intelligence becomes abundant. But he warns that without the right incentives and safeguards, that future could quickly turn dystopian. He also shares why he believes AGI is much closer than most people expect and why building AI that serves humanity is the most important challenge ahead. Emad Mostaque is the founder of Intelligent Internet, which is combating corporate…

What happens when AI becomes smarter than humanity and are we ready for it? This episode is brought to you by NADclinic.com, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check out their new NADair, a next-gen, precision breath-activated NAD⁺ wellness system using multi-patented DPI technology: https://nadairx.com/ The race toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is accelerating faster than most people realize. This conversation explores why some experts believe human-level AGI could arrive within just a few years and why the transition to superintelligence may happen even faster. Ben Goertzel and Kai Zen Bickle dive into the biggest questions surrounding AGI, recursive self-improvement, and the technological singularity. They debate whether AI should be centralized or decentralized, who should guide its development, and why today's decisions could shape humanity for generations. Rather than asking whether AGI can be built, the discussion focuses on how it should be built. The episode…

What’s the biggest problem in longevity today: bad science, hype, or misplaced optimism? This episode is brought to you by NADclinic.com, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check out their new NADair, a next-gen, precision breath-activated NAD⁺ wellness system using multi-patented DPI technology: https://nadairx.com/ This debate brings together leading voices in longevity to separate evidence from speculation. They discuss why misinformation is growing and why many people chase advanced treatments before addressing basic health. The panel explores longevity escape velocity, healthspan versus lifespan, and how much progress has actually been made. They debate whether dramatic life extension is near or still much farther away than many believe. The conversation also examines peptides, NAD+ infusions, longevity clinics, and biological age tests. Along the way, they discuss risk, regulation, incentives, and how to distinguish credible medicine from marketing. Get to Know the Guests: Matt…

Can AI help us defeat aging or are we still missing the pieces that matter most? In this episode, Adam and Nathan explore the growing intersection of AI and longevity. They discuss whether accelerating artificial intelligence could unlock breakthroughs in medicine, or if biology remains too complex for current models to solve. The conversation breaks down the major approaches to extending human lifespan, from cellular replacement and organ engineering to cryopreservation and partial reprogramming. They examine the promises, limitations, and biggest unanswered questions facing the field today. The episode also dives into the deeper motivations behind longevity research. From the fear of death and the loss of loved ones to the possibility of a future where aging is optional, Adam and Nathan share why they believe extending healthy human life may be one of humanity’s most important challenges. About the Guests Adam Gries is the founder and CEO of Vitalism, a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating progress in…

Joe Betts-LaCroix and Retro Biosciences recently raised funding at a $1.8 billion valuation. In his first podcast appearance since the announcement, Joe shares his vision for extending healthy human lifespan and the breakthroughs driving the longevity industry forward. Joe Betts-LaCroix explains why aging is becoming a legitimate scientific target. He shares how new discoveries are turning longevity from speculation into measurable biology. The conversation explores how AI is accelerating research, while highlighting why biology remains one of the hardest problems to solve. Even with smarter models, real-world testing and clinical trials still take time. Joe also discusses Alzheimer's, partial cellular reprogramming, and the future of longevity medicine. He shares why exercise remains the best longevity tool available today and what the next decade could look like for human health. Joe is the CEO of Retro Biosciences and a longtime entrepreneur focused on science and technology. His mission is to extend…

Could AI help humanity cure aging and dramatically extend human life? Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming medicine and longevity research. Scientists now believe AI could dramatically accelerate drug discovery, personalized healthcare, and treatments for aging itself. In this episode, Derya Unutmaz explains why he believes humanity could reach “longevity escape velocity” within the next decade. He discusses digital twins, AI-powered drug discovery, superintelligence, and the future of human health. Derya also explores the risks of advanced AI, arguing that the greatest danger is not the technology itself, but how humans choose to use it. Derya Unutmaz is an immunologist and longevity researcher whose work focuses on aging, human immunology, and AI-driven biotechnology. His research explores how artificial intelligence could transform disease treatment, lifespan extension, and the future of human health. This episode is brought to you by NADclinic, the go-to destination for longevity and human…

Could Cuba become America’s next geopolitical flashpoint? Cuba remains one of the most politically charged issues in American foreign policy. More than 60 years after the Cuban Revolution, debates around sanctions, regime change, and military intervention are once again intensifying. In this episode, Mikael Wolfe explains why Cuba is fundamentally different from Venezuela and Iran, and why a U.S. intervention would be far more complicated than many assume. He discusses Donald Trump’s approach to Cuba, the influence of Marco Rubio and Cuban-American politics, and how decades of sanctions have shaped Cuba’s economic crisis. Mikael also explores Obama-era diplomacy, the growing influence of China and Russia in the region, and whether peaceful political reform in Cuba is still possible without foreign intervention or regime change. Throughout the conversation, he challenges common narratives surrounding democracy, sovereignty, and America’s long relationship with the island. Mikael Wolfe is a historian, author,…

Can we really slow aging or even reverse it? Aging is no longer viewed as an untouchable part of life. According to Eric Verdin, scientists are beginning to treat aging itself as a biological process that can be slowed and potentially reversed. In this episode, Eric explains why longevity research is entering a new era. He discusses how AI, women’s health, metabolic therapies, and partial reprogramming are reshaping medicine. He highlights GLP-1 drugs as one of the most promising tools today and explains how resetting cells to a younger state may one day restore function in aging tissues. He also shares the most effective strategies available right now: exercise, sleep, nutrition, mental stimulation, and social connection. While supplements like Creatine may help, Eric stresses that lifestyle remains the foundation of long-term health. Eric Verdin is a physician-scientist and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, where he leads research focused on extending human healthspan. What You’ll Learn Why…

Are conspiracy theories really increasing or are we just noticing them more? Conspiracy theories feel more visible than ever. From politics to public health, it seems like belief is rising fast. But the data says otherwise. According to Joseph Uscinski, belief has stayed mostly stable and sometimes even declined. In this episode, Joseph explains why events like COVID-19 didn’t create more believers. They made existing views more visible. When uncertainty rises, people pay closer attention to others’ beliefs, especially when those beliefs affect them. He also breaks down the psychology behind conspiracy thinking. These beliefs help people cope with loss or uncertainty. They protect identity. Most conspiracy theories fade quickly. Very few gain traction. The real risk comes when powerful people act on them. Joseph Uscinski is a political scientist who studies conspiracy theories and public opinion. His work explores why people believe them and how those beliefs shape society. Joe’s book, Conspiracy Theories: A…

What if the most powerful superfood on Earth has been overlooked all this time? Nutrition is getting more complicated. People rely on stacks of supplements, yet still feel low energy and out of balance. At the same time, toxins in our environment are increasing, affecting how our bodies function at a deeper level. Microalgae offers a different approach. It is one of the oldest life forms on Earth and one of the most nutrient-dense. But despite decades of research, it remains largely unknown outside of Asia. In this episode, Dr. Catharine Arnston explains why spirulina and chlorella are gaining attention. She breaks down how they support energy, detoxification, and cellular health. She also explains why they may replace multiple supplements in a single, whole-food source. Dr. Catharine Arnston is the founder of EnergyBITS. She is a health expert and algae advocate with over 17 years of research. Her mission is to bring microalgae into mainstream nutrition and simplify how people approach wellness. Why Algae?…

We may be preparing children for a world that no longer exists. Education is falling behind. The world is changing fast, especially with AI. Old systems are no longer enough. Grades are still the focus, but real-life skills are often ignored. At the same time, mental health is declining. Stress and anxiety are rising. Many children are losing their natural confidence and happiness. Some call for better tools. Others call for a deeper shift. The real challenge is helping children stay grounded while preparing for the future. Today, Nadim Saad explains what’s really happening. He breaks down the gaps in education and the rise of emotional intelligence. He also shares what children truly need to thrive. Nadim Saad is the founder of The Happy Confident Company. He focuses on emotional wellbeing and child development. His work helps raise resilient and self-aware children. This episode is brought to you by NADclinic, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check them out at…

Space exploration is accelerating faster than most people realize. What was once a race to the Moon is now evolving into a long-term plan to live, work, and potentially stay beyond Earth driven by new technology, commercial players, and a growing push toward Mars. Some see this as the next giant leap for humanity, unlocking resources and expanding our future. Others warn it’s becoming a high-stakes “celestial gold rush,” filled with geopolitical tension, ethical dilemmas, and unanswered questions about human survival in space. Today, Dr. Shawna Pandya breaks down the reality of modern spaceflight, from the physical toll on the human body to the deeper challenges of life beyond Earth. The real question is not if we’ll go further, but whether we’re truly ready for what comes next. Dr. Shawna Pandya is a physician, neuroscientist, and commercial astronaut focused on advancing space medicine and human performance in extreme environments. She is also a researcher and astronaut candidate working at the…

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,…

Regenerative medicine is advancing faster than most people realize. What once sounded like science fiction using your own cells to heal, regenerate, and even slow aging is quickly becoming a real and emerging pillar of healthcare. From stem cells to exosomes, breakthroughs are opening the door to treatments that don’t just manage symptoms, but actively repair the body at a cellular level. Some believe this could redefine medicine entirely, shifting us from reactive care to personalized, biology-driven therapies. Others caution that the field is still early, with inconsistent data, evolving standards, and unanswered questions around safety and long-term outcomes. Today, Drew Taylor breaks down the real state of regenerative medicine, from banking your own cells to the cutting-edge therapies already being used in skin, hair, and beyond. The real question is whether we’re witnessing the future of medicine, or just the beginning of a much longer journey. Drew Taylor is a regenerative medicine expert and CEO of…

Longevity is advancing faster than most people realize. What started as simple health habits and supplements is rapidly evolving into biotech breakthroughs that can prevent disease, reverse aging at the cellular level, and potentially extend human life far beyond today’s limits. Some experts believe we’re on the verge of a “longevity drug” that could transform healthcare, while others warn the industry is filled with hype, misinformation, and unclear standards. Today, Phil Newman breaks down the real state of longevity, from what you can do now to the technologies that could redefine what it means to age. The real question is whether we’re ready for what comes next. Phil Newman is the founder of Longevity.Technology and a leading voice in the global longevity space, focused on mapping and explaining the future of human health and lifespan. What You’ll Learn The 10 levels of longevity Where the industry stands today The problem with “longevity wash” How new biotech is changing health Why personalization…

Neurotechnology is advancing faster than most people realize. What started as meditation, therapy, and basic mental health practices is rapidly evolving into a new frontier where we can measure, train, and even optimize the brain in real time using wearable devices and emerging biotech. Some experts believe this could transform how we treat anxiety, trauma, and cognitive decline, unlocking long-term brain changes without relying solely on medication while others warn the science is still early, complex, and filled with unanswered questions. Today, Cody Rall breaks down the cutting edge of brain health, from neurofeedback and red light therapy to meditation, emotional processing, and the hidden impact of trauma on how our brains function. The real question is whether we’re ready to take control of our own minds. Dr. Cody Rall is a psychiatrist and neurotechnology expert focused on brain health, neurofeedback, and wearable neurotech. A former Navy physician, he now educates millions through his platform Tech…

AI is evolving faster than society can keep up. What started as chatbots is turning into autonomous AI agents capable of running tasks, businesses, and entire systems. Some experts believe this could replace huge portions of today’s jobs while others warn we barely understand the risks. Today, experts break down where this technology is heading and what could go wrong. The real question is whether society can keep up. Special thanks to:Georg Zoeller, AI Security Researcher, ex-Meta Business Engineering Director Joshua Wohle, Co-Founder & CEO at Mindstone Georgia Lewis Anderson, AI Consultant (ex Google, Microsoft, Meta) Ramesh Raskar, MIT Prof, Google(X), ProjectNANDA.org Peter Norvig, Research at Google & Co-Author of Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach Maria Gorskikh, AI & Agentic Web Researcher ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:03 Where AI Is Headed Next 04:46 Agentic AI 07:47 Proactive AI 11:14 Will AI Save Humanity? 13:37 Who Actually Benefits From AI? 19:00 The Race to Regulate AI 21:44 The Coming…

Perhaps it is not the world that’s collapsing but our capacity to cope. Today, Julian welcomes Sophie Grégoire Trudeau to discuss what it truly means to feel safe, seen, and authentic in a world that moves too fast and demands too much. She unpacks why so many of us feel disconnected not because we’re broken, but because our nervous systems are stuck in survival mode. From the impact of early childhood bonding to the erosion of trust in society, she explains how performance culture, social media, and polarization have pulled us away from our true selves. The conversation moves fluidly between personal vulnerability and big societal questions: community vs. isolation, authenticity vs. performance, fear vs. love. Sophie reflects on emotional maturity, the importance of regulating our inner world, and why healing cannot just be an individual journey, it must also be communal. She challenges the idea of a “perfect system,” instead advocating for environments that allow human beings to belong, contribute, and…

What happens when the machines we build begin to reshape the world faster than we can understand it? In this thought-provoking conversation, Peter Norvig reflects on his decades-long journey through artificial intelligence, from experimenting with early AI systems in the 1980s to witnessing today’s explosion of large language models. He shares how even pioneers in the field were surprised by the path AI took, especially the rise of neural networks trained on massive data rather than carefully hand-coded rules. Together, the discussion explores how AI has evolved, what it means for everyday users, and why some of its biggest breakthroughs, like programming automation and protein folding, signal a profound shift in how knowledge and innovation happen. Beyond the technology itself, the conversation turns to the deeper societal questions: income inequality, job displacement, democratization of AI, and the risk of wealth concentrating among a few dominant players. Norvig offers a balanced perspective, neither…

What if your body was never designed to fall apart but to defend, repair, and even outsmart disease? Dr. William Li joins Julian in a conversation to reframe how we think about cancer, aging, and longevity. Instead of focusing only on what goes wrong, he explores what goes right, how our bodies are constantly forming microscopic cancers, yet eliminating them daily through powerful built-in defense systems. From early-onset cancer and environmental toxins like microplastics to epigenetics and immune resilience, this episode challenges the fear-based narrative around disease and replaces it with informed optimism rooted in science. The discussion expands into the future of medicine where immunotherapy is activating the body’s own immune system to wipe out advanced cancers, and personalized cancer vaccines are being developed using AI to target individual mutations. Alongside cutting-edge breakthroughs, Dr. Li brings the conversation back to everyday agency: sleep, movement, stress reduction, gut health, and…

What happens when AI agents stop waiting for instructions and start acting on their own? Julian sits down with Ramesh Raskar and Maria Gorskikh for an urgent conversation about the rise of proactive AI and the emerging “agentic web”. This isn’t about chatbots answering questions anymore, it’s about autonomous agents that can send emails, execute tasks, coordinate schedules, and interact with other agents without constant prompting. As open-source tools like OpenClaw make it easier for developers to spin up agents, we may be witnessing a shift from centralized AI models to a world where anyone can run their own personal AI. But with that power comes serious risk, from malicious “skills” and prompt injections to identity spoofing, financial manipulation, and large-scale bot collusion. Without the right infrastructure, guardrails, and accountability, this new frontier could quickly become chaotic. And yet, the upside is enormous. They explore a future where billions of people, from farmers to students to…

What if living longer isn’t about chasing immortality but about quietly staying one step ahead of aging? Julian sits down with George Church for a wide-ranging conversation that challenges how we think about longevity, aging, and medical progress. Rather than promising overnight breakthroughs, they explore why extending human life is a complex, multi-layered challenge and why meaningful progress may already be happening so gradually that it’s easy to miss. From the concept of “longevity escape velocity” to the difficulty of measuring aging itself, the discussion reframes what it truly means to live longer and healthier. Together, Julian and George unpack how advances in gene therapy, multiplex genome editing, and AI-driven protein design are reshaping medicine. The focus moves away from sci-fi fantasies toward real-world applications: reversing age-related diseases, improving targeted drug delivery, shortening clinical trials, and reducing risk. They also explore the ethical, societal, and economic…

Are billionaires building the future or breaking it? Julian steps out of the studio and into the real world, putting a single uncomfortable question in front of everyday people: should billionaires exist at all? From candid street interviews to the polished halls of the World Economic Forum in Davos, and finally to the stark realities of Cape Town, South Africa, the responses reveal a world deeply divided on wealth, power, and fairness. As opinions collide, innovation versus inequality, ambition versus responsibility, this episode doesn’t offer easy answers. Instead, it challenges us to rethink how wealth should work in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world and who the system is really designed to serve. ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:38 Should Billionaires Get Abolished? 02:34 How Do We Close the Wealth Gap? 05:35 Billionaires are Also Hardworking People Connect with Julian 📸 Instagram: @thebeyondtomorrowpodcast 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 🎧 Subscribe on…

What if the future of healthcare is already here, just unevenly distributed? Physician-scientist and innovator Daniel Kraft joins Julian to unpack what’s actually happening right now in health, medicine, and longevity and what’s coming faster than most people realize. From AI-powered wearables and digital twins to personalized cancer vaccines and the rise of “health agents,” Daniel explains why he calls himself a now-ist, not a futurist: the tools to radically improve health already exist, but mindset, incentives, and systems are lagging behind. They explore the shift from reactive sick care to proactive, personalized health, the promises and dangers of biohacking culture, and why evidence-based medicine still matters in a world flooded with hype. The conversation also tackles big questions around health equity, misinformation, vaccines, and how emerging technologies like AI, genomics, and augmented reality could transform care, if we learn how to integrate them responsibly and humanely. What You’ll Learn:…

Should the U.S. just take Greenland because it can? As the Arctic melts and critical minerals become the new oil, Greenland has gone from forgotten ice sheet to geopolitical prize. In this Davos street debate, world leaders, policy insiders, and global citizens clash over an unthinkable question: should Greenland become a U.S. state or would that cross the line into modern-day imperialism? Some argue it’s a strategic necessity in a world racing toward conflict with China and Russia. Others warn it would shatter NATO, alienate Europe, and revive the ugliest chapters of colonial history. What starts as a conversation about minerals and defense quickly spirals into something darker: who really gets to decide the fate of a nation? Is this about security or power? Cooperation or coercion? And if borders can change when resources are at stake, is any country truly safe? This street interview took place in Davos, Switzerland, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting, where global leaders, policymakers,…

What happens when artificial intelligence stops being something we use and starts becoming something that shapes who we are? Julian sits down with Ramesh Raskar for a hopeful, wide-ranging conversation about where AI is actually headed and where it should go. Instead of leaning into the usual doomsday fears, they talk about a different risk, a future where intelligence is centralized, creativity is squeezed out, and people slowly lose their sense of purpose. They discuss what an “agentic” future could look like, one where everyone has their own AI agent working on their behalf, not owned by a company but shaped by personal values, goals, and lived experience. They talk about how this could transform healthcare, education, and work, not by replacing humans, but by amplifying what makes human contribution meaningful. There’s a strong emphasis on dignity, pride in craft, and why losing those things could be more damaging than job loss itself. Ramesh Raskar is an MIT professor, researcher, and inventor whose…

What happens when economic decline, cultural identity, and technological acceleration all collide at once? Julian sits down with Razib Khan to explore the forces reshaping the US, Europe, and the wider West. They unpack why tariffs, zero-sum thinking, and reactionary politics may be symptoms of deeper structural decline, while also examining why optimism, migration patterns, and cultural norms have historically fueled American dynamism. From Brexit and European stagnation to the rise of populism and questions around national identity, the discussion challenges easy narratives from all sides. The conversation goes further, tackling some of today’s most sensitive and consequential questions: immigration and integration, multiculturalism, religion in pluralistic societies, and whether shared values still exist in the modern West. They also explore the role of personality, genetics, and culture in shaping ambition and innovation, before turning to the future—AI, automation, democracy, and what human flourishing…

What if aging is not an inevitable decline but a solvable systems problem hiding in plain sight? Julian sits down with Carina Kern, a scientist working at the intersection of longevity research and medicine, for a wide ranging conversation on how aging actually works inside the body. Together, they explore why traditional medicine has struggled to address age-related decline and why treating one disease or one organ at a time may be missing the bigger picture. Carina introduces a systems level way of thinking about aging, explaining how cellular damage spreads across the body and why identifying key biological nodes could change how we prevent degeneration altogether. Julian and Carina also dive into Carina’s research on necrosis, a form of uncontrolled cell death that may sit at the core of aging and many chronic diseases. Carina explains how her team is developing a first in class anti necrotic therapy, how artificial intelligence is being used to uncover system wide interventions, and why the kidney has…