Endurance and the edge of death: unraveling the mysteries of human resilience
Published on Jan 12, 2025, 2:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:51:53
Published on Jan 12, 2025, 2:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:51:53
Author and palliative care doctor Sunita Puri reflects on the hope that drives people to hold on to life, and the uncertainties surrounding death. Endurance athlete and author Alex Hutchinson talks about the psychology and physiology behind human endurance.
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