This India Today 5Live segment dives into the growing global pursuit to extend human life perhaps even to immortality through science, ambition, and elite access. Sparked by a hot-mic moment where leaders like Putin and Xi speculated on living to 150, the discussion goes far beyond political spectacle to real-world innovations and ethical questions.

Experts unpack technologies shaping the longevity frontier: from organ transplantation and cellular reprogramming to gene editing (like CRISPR), artificial organs, synthetic blood, and anti-aging drugs. A compelling notion emerges as aging increasingly feels like a disease to treat.

Yet, the panel raises pointed concerns: Will these breakthroughs remain luxuries available only to the wealthy and powerful? Should society ask whether dreaming of immortality distracts from proven, accessible lifestyle measures that promote a healthy lifespan? Moreover, questions of equity, ethics, and unintended societal consequences hang tightly over the quest.