In Morbid, scientist Saul Justin Newman takes a sharp and often humorous look at the world of longevity science, questioning many popular claims about anti-aging breakthroughs and extreme human lifespan records. The book explores how flawed databases, poor record-keeping, and even fraud may have influenced famous cases of supposed supercentenarians and “blue zones” where people allegedly live unusually long lives.
Newman also critiques the growing anti-aging industry, warning that many supplements and longevity products lack strong scientific evidence despite massive financial investment and public hype. Rather than chasing miracle cures, he argues for focusing on transparent, reproducible research grounded in real science instead of marketing promises.
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