Dr. Pankaj Rao & Kirti discuss Why We Die by Venki Ramakrishnan

Host Kirti Mutatkar continues KBC (Kirti's Book Club) with Dr. Pankaj Rao to discuss Venki Ramakrishnan's Why We Die - a scientific exploration of aging, death, and the quest for immortality.

About the Book

Why We Die by Venki Ramakrishnan examines the biological mechanisms behind aging and death from a Nobel laureate's perspective. The book explains complex genetic concepts in accessible terms, covering DNA, cellular aging, environmental factors, and the current scientific understanding of mortality. Rather than philosophical speculation, Ramakrishnan focuses on evidence-based science while addressing the human desire for longevity and the reality of our biological limitations.

KBC Reading Radar

Brain Fizz Factor: Both - Mental Fireworks (4/4)

Bookshelf Worthy: Dr. Pankaj Rao - Shelf Resident/Donate (3/4), Kirti - [not specified]

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Upcoming Virtual Roundtable Schedule:

• Sunday, July 27th, 2025 at 7pm: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
• Sunday, August 24th, 2025 at 7pm: Augustus by John Williams
• Sunday, September 28th, 2025 at 7pm: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
• Sunday, October 26th, 2025 at 7pm: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
• Sunday, November 30th, 2025 at 7pm: Why We Die by Venki Ramakrishnan
• Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at 7pm: Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder