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Extra Life
Steven Johnson
A Short History of Living Longer
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◷ 17 Minutes
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Extra Life (2021) looks at some of the breakthroughs that allowed the global human life expectancy to double in just one hundred years. From seat belts to explosives, from Ireland to Constantinople, it’s an account as gripping as it is wide-ranging.
About the author
Steven Johnson is a science writer and podcast host from Washington, DC. He is a regular contributor to the New York Times, the Financial Times, and the Wall Street Journal. He’s also the author of 13 books, including Emergence and Farsighted.
Who might enjoy this content?
- History buffs interested in lesser-known tales from times past
- Medical nerds fascinated by the history of human health
- Humanitarians who want to learn from past progress
