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Now for a surprise-you may live to be a 120 year old
Life expectancy has been increasing worldwide by about 0.2 years every year — roughly two extra years per decade. Even more importantly, health span — the number of years we live in good health — has been rising as well, which is critical. If you’re 40 today, actuarial tables suggest you’ll live to about 85 on average. With steady medical…
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Israel and the Future of the Jewish People Part II
The history of the Jewish people before the establishment of the Kingdom of Israel around 1000 BCE, under King David, is not fully understood. What we do know is that the ancestors of the Jewish nation lived in Canaan. The Kingdom of Israel was their first independent state. Over time, the land was conquered repeatedly—first by the Assyrian Empire, then…
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Israel and the Future of the Jewish People: Part I
I am deeply saddened and concerned about what has been happening in Israel, especially since October 7, 2023. But it did not begin that day. For years, Israel has been shifting steadily to the right, particularly under the leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu. Ironically, had Arab citizens of Israel voted at the same rate as Jewish citizens, Netanyahu’s coalition would not…
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Avram Miller Rebuilt — The Wrap Up
Here is a recap and wrap-up of my attempt to replace some of my aging parts.
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Avram Miller 2.0 – The Rebuilding
As I wrote earlier, I am in the process of replacing some of the older parts used for eating, hearing, and vision. First: A Bit of Extraction and a Lot of Pain The extraction of three molars was not easy—it took three hours. I’ve been in pain for about ten days, but it’s getting better. I won’t be able to…
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The Rebuilding of Avram Miller: Time to Replace the Oldest Parts
We came to Los Angeles on July 27, 2025, from Europe and will be here for a month. I did not expect that I would be spending a lot of my time dealing with my teeth, eyes, and ears. I have been asking myself, “Are we as old as our oldest parts?” The answer is a combination, I think, of…
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Are We As Old As Our Oldest Part?
As readers of my blog know, I’m deeply interested in longevity. I helped establish the Longevity Center at Sheba Hospital (Tel Aviv University) in Israel, which I continue to advise. My interest spans both the biological science of aging and the economic implications of a world where more people live longer—potentially requiring support from a shrinking working-age population. At 80,…
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Winding Down, Winding Up or Just Winding-The Next Ten Years of my Life
When I was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer in 1996, I made a decision that changed my life forever. Prostate cancer is slow growing, and if the treatment did not work, I would still have at least ten more years to live. In my case, it appeared that the cancer had metastasized (it had not). So I decided to…
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Hybrid and Augmented Intelligence; The Next Evolution of Consciousness
Jony Ive’s company, io, has recently garnered significant attention due to its acquisition by OpenAI for approximately $6.5 billion. This strategic move aims to merge cutting-edge artificial intelligence with innovative hardware design, potentially reshaping the landscape of AI-integrated consumer devices. Founded in 2024 by Jony Ive, former Chief Design Officer at Apple, alongside a team of ex-Apple engineers, io was…
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Biden physicians failed him, in my opinion
Biden physicians failed him, in my opinionI assumed that President Biden had his PSA checked while in office, but I now realize that he may not have. The guidelines were changed in 2018. Under the new recommendations, PSA screening is not advised for men aged 70 or older. Biden was 78 when he became president in 2021. His office says…
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