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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · April 16, 2026 · 1h 0m

Why the Rich Want to Live Forever — with Kara Swisher

Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway, Kara Swisher

Kara Swisher discusses her CNN Original Series about the longevity industry, exploring why tech elites are obsessed with living forever and what actually works. They examine the hype around peptides and biohacking, separate signal from noise in the industry, and identify the unsexy but proven factors that matter most for longevity. The conversation reveals that wealth and access may be the biggest advantages in living longer.

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Curious

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Simple, Unsexy Factors Matter Most for Longevity
The most effective interventions for living longer are basic lifestyle factors—exercise, sleep, relationships, diet—not expensive or trendy treatments.
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Highlights

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Tech Elites' Obsession with Living Forever
Billionaires and tech leaders are spending enormous sums on longevity interventions and biohacking, driven by a desire to escape mortality.
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Wealth and Access Are the Real Longevity Advantage
The primary determinant of longevity for the wealthy isn't a specific treatment but rather the ability to afford quality healthcare, stress reduction, and lifestyle optimization.
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Editorial

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Peptides and Biohacking Are Mostly Noise
Most of the trendy longevity interventions—peptides, biohacking protocols—lack robust evidence and are often oversold to a wealthy audience.
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The Longevity Industry Exploits Billionaire Mortality Anxiety
The billion-dollar longevity industry is built on selling hope and novelty to a wealthy audience terrified of death, regardless of whether the treatments are effective.
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Misc

✧Kara Swisher's CNN Original Series focuses on debunking longevity myths among the wealthy
✧The episode positions longevity as aspirational for billionaires but inaccessible to most
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