Café Inquiry (ONLINE) – Is There a Fountain of Youth?

 This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.)

Recently we’ve been hearing reports of new ways to prolong life and even reverse the effects of aging. Where are these reports coming from and how reliable are they? Has the Fountain of Youth finally been found? Well, not literally, of course, but at the next Cafe Inquiry Online we will explore what we know about ongoing research into slowing or reversing the aging process and anti-aging treatments that are being promoted. For background, here is a short article about some drugs being tested in a new longevity trial.  This short article discusses how taking a daily multivitamin may slow the aging process. This article looks at a compound touted by some for its ability to boost longevity. This longer New York Times article looks at some longevity science with real potential benefits. This one looks at treatments for dog longevity, and this article looks at the implications of eternal life for the rich and powerful. Should be a great discussion. See you online!

Café Inquiry starts with a short introduction of the day’s topic, followed by casual discussion.

This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated, but not expected.

Attendees are able to future propose topics which would align with Michigan Humanist’s purpose: from atheism, agnosticism, humanism, secularism, and freethinking to broader subjects in science and humanities, such as religion, philosophy, social issues, politics, evolution, morality, ethics, and psychology.

Café Inquiry (Grand Rapids) meets each month IN PERSON on the second Sunday and ONLINE on the fourth Sunday.

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Michigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event.

Michigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives.

Any person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.