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Summary of Transcript:
On The Drive podcast, Peter Attia explains that the episode aims to discuss his new book, “The Science and Art of Longevity.” He explains that the title evolved from “The Longevity Manifesto” to “The Long Game” before settling on “Outlive” and that the subtitle was added to emphasize the importance of the scientific and artistic sides to longevity. The cover art is also discussed, with Peter explaining that it went through many iterations before settling on the final design. The cover is meant to symbolize growth and the journey toward longevity.
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Summary of Description:
Peter Attia’s new book, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, is officially available on March 28th. In a podcast episode with co-author Bill Gifford, they discuss the writing process, motivation, and topics covered in the book. They also touch on current progressions in science and medicine and challenges holding back medicine 3.0. The podcast is part of The Peter Attia Drive, a weekly, in-depth podcast focusing on health, longevity, and critical thinking. The podcast disclaimer mentions that the content is for informational purposes only and that users should seek professional healthcare advice for any medical conditions they have.
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Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
Peter Attia, physician and longevity expert, release his new book “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity.” In this episode of the Peter Attia Drive, Peter sits down with co-author Bill Gifford to provide a behind-the-scenes look into the writing process.
The Making of the Book
After more than six years of research, planning, and writing, Peter Attia’s book, “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity,” is officially available on March 28th. In this episode, we join Peter and co-author Bill Gifford as they discuss the making of the book. The two provide insight into the motivation for the book, how it evolved, and why certain topics were chosen.
The Structure of the Book
During the episode, Peter and Bill dive into the book’s structure and touch on some of the book’s main themes. They also provide an idea of what readers can expect to learn.
The Future of Science and Medicine
Throughout the discussion, Peter and Bill explore various topics related to science and medicine. They offer exciting progressions in science and medicine over the next decade and examine the challenges holding back the advancement of medicine 3.0.
The Writing Process
Having completed such a comprehensive book, Peter shares the motivation behind his decision to write this book. As expected, the writing process was no easy feat. Peter shares the insights he gained during the writing process.
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After more than six years of research, planning, and writing, Peter’s book, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, is officially available on March 28th. In this episode, Peter sits down with co-author Bill Gifford to provide a behind-the-scenes look into the writing process, including the motivation for making it happen, how the book evolved throughout the writing process, and why certain topics were chosen (and omitted). Additionally, they discuss how the book is structured and touch on a few of its main themes to give potential readers an idea of what they can expect.
We discuss:
0:00:00 – Intro
0:00:08 – The meaning of the book’s title and subtitle
0:07:08 – Finding the right art for the book cover
0:15:47 – Who is Bill Gifford, and how did he get involved in the book?
0:26:47 – How Peter’s writing evolved over the six years it took to write this book
0:31:44 – The structure of the book and what people can expect to learn
0:36:38 – How the writing of the book and the podcast interviews have shaped Peter’s thinking and approach to translating science
0:40:35 – Making the book stand the test of time despite the constant evolution of science and medicine
0:44:09 – Objective, strategy, and tactics
0:48:00 – Exciting possible progressions in science and medicine over the next decade
0:52:43 – What is holding back medicine 3.0 from being the norm?
0:56:04 – How the book compares to the podcast in terms of technicality and readability for the layman
1:06:36 – Motivation to write the book and insights into challenges around the writing process
1:22:56 – Peter’s decision to be the reader for the audiobook
1:33:05 – The many painstaking last-minute changes and edits that brought the book together and made it better
1:43:59 – Peter and Bill’s favorite parts of the book
1:49:15 – The incredible team of people supporting the book
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About:
The Peter Attia Drive is a weekly, ultra-deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing health, longevity, critical thinking…and a few other things. With over 45 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including fasting, ketosis, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more.
Peter is a physician focusing on the applied science of longevity. His practice extensively deals with nutritional interventions, exercise physiology, sleep physiology, emotional and mental health, and pharmacology to increase lifespan (delay the onset of chronic disease) while improving healthspan (quality of life).
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