Jan 16 2020
Chip Walter, Local Science Journalist

Chip Walter, Local Science Journalist

Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures at Carnegie Lecture Hall

Pittsburgh-based science journalist Chip Walter’s new book with National Geographic, Immortality, Inc., entwines fascinating conversations about life, death, aging, and the future of the human race, even as it peels back the science and personal stories of how and why these scientists are tackling the problem. Walter dives into the mysteries of stem cell rejuvenation, advanced genomics, artificial intelligence and new discoveries unmasking the very roots of aging and youth.

In an age where Silicon Valley billionaires are betting their fortunes on laboratory advances to prove aging unnecessary and death a disease that can be cured, the idea of living hundreds of years might sound absurd or even morally wrong. Walter’s journalism concludes it isn’t science fiction. Researchers are delving into the mysteries of stem cells and the human genome, discovering what it means to grow old and how to keep those processes from happening. The scientific advances in this captivating story will have a profound effect on the future of humanity.

Admission Info

This event is free, with registration.

Phone: 412.622.8866

Email: info@pittsburghlectures.org

Dates & Times

2020/01/16 - 2020/01/16

Additional time info:

A book signing will follow the lecture. The author’s current book will be available for sale from White Whale Bookstore.

Location Info

Carnegie Lecture Hall

4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Parking Info

Pay Parking
Parking for the Carnegie Music Hall and the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall is available at the Carnegie Museums in Oakland.
The museum operates a six-level parking facility for cars and small vans. The entrance is located at the intersection of S. Craig Street and Forbes Avenue.
Parking for most events is $6 for the whole evening. Pay stations that take credit cards are located at the exit gates, in the Carnegie Museum of Art (near the Carnegie Cafe’s first floor restrooms), and in the Portal Entry.
For Ten Evenings the parking is cash-only, pay upon entry, to ease the traffic flow when leaving the lecture.
Free Parking
There is free street parking in the City of Pittsburgh after 6 p.m. Please note that this does not apply to private lots, such as the ones owned by CMU.
You can check the on-street parking meters to confirm that you are in a location where parking is free after 6 p.m.

Accessibility Info

To ensure we can accommodate your request, please identify any accessibility needs via phone or email prior to the event.