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If Our Bodies Could Talk

How Long Do You Want to Live?

Nov 06, 2014 | 58 videos
Video by The Atlantic

Dr. Zeke Emanuel recently announced that he will stop receiving life-prolonging medical care at age 75. James Hamblin tries to understand why. What is the meaning of life?

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Authors: Katherine Wells, James Hamblin

About This Series

Off-beat perspectives on health topics from Dr. James Hamblin.