6. Silicon vs. Science
Following both biotech breakthroughs and the billions behind them, Kara explores the growing battle between public science and private tech power, and what it means for who gets to live longer and healthier.
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Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever is a TV series that premiered on CNN on April 11, 2026. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "Silicon vs. Science", aired on May 16, 2026.
Kara Swisher investigates the fast-growing world of longevity and anti-aging, cutting through the hype to separate real science from the wishful thinking. Fueled by the early death of her father and her own very serious health scare, she explores how far humans will go to extend their lives. Bringing decades of experience covering the technology industry, Swisher interrogates the belief among the world's wealthiest innovators that sheer ambition can finally outsmart mortality. In each episode, she draws on her deep connections in Silicon Valley and beyond, stepping in as both reporter and test subject to examine the unconventional emerging technologies shaping how long and how well we may live.
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6 episodes · 1 season
2026 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 5 months ago
Following both biotech breakthroughs and the billions behind them, Kara explores the growing battle between public science and private tech power, and what it means for who gets to live longer and healthier.
Kara investigates humanity's oldest problem, death, by speaking with believers, billionaires, and even an Al version of herself, asking whether immortality is a fantasy and if accepting mortality is the real secret to life.
Kara travels to South Korea to explore a health care system that combines preventative, accessible care with cutting-edge health technology, and asks what Koreans can teach Americans about living longer, healthier lives.
Amid a growing loneliness epidemic fueled by social media and AI, Kara asks whether digital interaction and rising isolation are shortening our lifespans - and why human connection is one of the most powerful remedies for living longer.
Kara investigates the techniques, trends, and fads shaping the longevity industry, separating snake oil from science-backed solutions and asking whether these innovations are truly effective - or simply luxuries reserved for the wealthy
Inspired by her own experience of losing her father, Kara embarks on a journey to explore the booming business of life extension, including a challenging conversation with a man who has turned his "Don't Die" philosophy into a religion.
Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 16, 2026.
The most recent episode of Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever, Season 1 Episode 6 "Silicon vs. Science", aired on May 16, 2026.
Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever first aired on CNN on April 11, 2026.
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