The HumanWare Project
Join host Méline Liu on The HumanWare Project, where transformative technology meets human potential.
Through conversations with pioneering minds, longevity experts, and scientific innovators, we explore how emerging technologies can enhance our fundamental humanity. From cutting-edge neuroscience to wellness breakthroughs, discover pathways to human flourishing in our rapidly evolving world.
A futurist with boundless curiosity, Méline guides you to the frontiers of human capability and our species' next evolutionary leap.
The HumanWare Project
This Data-Driven Method Could Add 10 Healthy Years to Your Life
What if your smartwatch could detect illness four days before you feel symptoms? Dr. Michael Snyder, Stanford's pioneering geneticist and father of deep data profiling, has turned this science fiction into reality. And his groundbreaking work measures 135,000 biological markers compared to the mere 15 tests done in a typical doctor's visit.
In this mind-boggling conversation with Méline, Dr. Snyder shares how he discovered his own diabetes through genomic sequencing and continuous monitoring, catching it well before any doctor would have. His research reveals that we spend 11-15 years of our lives in poor health, but emerging technologies could change everything.
Most fascinating of all? Only 16% of your lifespan depends on genetics - the rest is lifestyle. Dr. Snyder's lab has proven that smartwatches can detect Covid with 80% accuracy, often days before symptoms appear, and that continuous glucose monitors will transform how you eat forever.
Listen in to discover:
How omics technology measures tens of thousands of molecules from blood and urine
Why different people age in completely different ways (age-types)
How your gut bacteria outnumber your human cells
Why fibre is the most underrated health intervention
The future of at-home health monitoring
"I believe with some re-engineering, we could probably have people live forever," Dr. Snyder explains, offering a glimpse into medicine's extraordinary future.
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**This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes.**