There's one freaky scene in Captain America: The Winter Soldier where Arnim Zola reveals his uploaded brain algorithm - his body is long decomposed but his memory and mind are fully intact.

That was my first inkling of what could be possible with longevity, especially for the mind. While I have (many) qualms about how beneficial mind uploads could be, I do think about how to extend and preserve high brain function and neuroplasticity. We're making insane strides in overall longevity - I've been following Bryan Johnson since I was in the 8th grade - and there has to be more we can do for our brains.

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Key questions and areas of exploration:

• Deep diving into the role of hub genes and crucial pathways implicated in oxidative stress-related neurological disorders, such as bipolar disorder, to uncover potential therapeutic targets

• Exploring advanced techniques for early detection of neurological diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's through biomarkers and imaging modalities to intervene at pre-symptomatic stages (brain health <> age health)

• Studying the impact of loneliness on cognitive function and neural health; neurobiological mechanisms underlying social isolation.