How Long Can Humans Really Live… (with Dan Buettner) : 1393

You’reabout to hear one of the most honest longevity conversations ever recorded. Thisco hostedepisode brings together two longevity leaders with opposing views on how long humans can live, yet enormous respect for each other andthe science. Recorded live at Eudemonia, this discussion gives you clear frameworks for longevity, biohacking, human performance, andanti agingwithout all the tribal thinking that can plague modern health conversations!

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Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dan Buettner for a rareco hostedpodcast that explores where biohacking and Blue Zones philosophy clash and where they surprisingly align. Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Explorer, Emmy Award winning producer, andfive timeNew York Times bestselling author. He is best known foridentifyingthe Blue Zones, regions of the world where people live the longest and healthiest lives. His research has reshaped cities, healthcare systems, and insurance models across the United States, improving health outcomes for more than 10 million Americans. His Netflix series Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones earned six Emmy nominations and won three. Dan is also an accomplished endurance athlete with three Guinness World Records in distance cycling.

Together, Dave and Dan debate the true limits of human lifespan, whether longevity is driven more by environment or intervention, and how modern tools like AI, functional medicine, supplements, fasting, ketosis, and sleep optimizationcompareto walkable communities, movement, and purpose. They explore mitochondria, neuroplasticity, metabolism, brain optimization, and why Smarter Not Harder applies whether you follow a carnivore leaning diet, abean baseddiet, or something in between. This episode gives you both sides of the longevity argument and lets you decide what fits your biology, values, and goals.

You’llLearn:

• Why Dan believes average human lifespanlikely topsout in the mid 90s and how Blue Zones support longevity without chronic disease

• Why Host Dave Asprey believes biohacking, AI, and modern science could push longevity toward 150, 180, or beyond

• How environmental design hacks unconscious behavior more effectively than willpower

• The overlooked role of light, darkness, and circadian rhythm in sleep optimization and human performance

• How fasting and ketosis support longevity when used strategically instead of obsessively

• Why mitochondria signaling may matter more than fixing every cell individually

• How neuroplasticity and brain optimization influence aging and resilience

• Where supplements and nootropics help and where simplicity wins

• The real debate around carnivore diets, carbs, beans, metabolism, and longevity

• Why community, purpose, and movement remain foundational even in advanced biohacking

• How Danger Coffee fits into energy, focus, and Smarter Not Harder performance strategies

Dave Asprey is afour timeNew York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, andoptimizeevery system in the body and mind. Each episode featurescutting edgeinsights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living.

Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing.

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Dave Aspreyis a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder ofBulletproof Coffee, and thefather of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners,The Human Upgradebrings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, andoptimizeevery system in your body and mind. Each episode deliverscutting-edgeinsightsinhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living.

New episodes are released everyTuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient.

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•Dan's new podcast:https://danbuettner.com/podcast/

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Timestamps:

0:00– Trailer

2:50– Introduction to Dan Buettner

4:59– Light & Circadian Biology

7:21– Aging Science & Interventions

13:18– Community & Social Connection

15:16– Biohacking Basics

19:04– Movement & Exercise

21:20– Diet & Nutrition Philosophy

31:06– Dave’s Daily Diet

33:49– Salt & Hydration

41:07– Marketing & Building Bulletproof

49:10– Rapid Fire Round

55:00– Closing Thoughts

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