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→ WHAT IT COVERS Freakonomics examines America's aging population boom, exploring demographic shifts, policy responses, longevity science investments, and economic implications of supporting longer healthier lives. → KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED - How can society prepare for unprecedented aging demographics? - What innovations are emerging in longevity science and medicine? - Are current retirement and healthcare systems sustainable long-term? → KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED - Demographics and Policy: Within ten years, Americans over 65 will outnumber those under 18. Social Security and Medicare face funding challenges as worker-to-beneficiary ratios decline from historical levels. - Longevity Business: Startups like Loyal raise $125 million for dog lifespan drugs as FDA pathway to human treatments. BioAge develops aging-focused pharmaceuticals despite regulatory and funding volatility. → NOTABLE MOMENT Andrew Scott reveals that most employment growth in high-income countries over the past decade came from workers over 50, challenging assumptions about older worker productivity. 💼 SPONSORS None detected 🏷️ Aging Demographics, Longevity Science, Social Security, Healthcare Policy