Biohacking and Gerontechnology
Description
GLPH 385, Biohacking and Gerontechnology, examines technologies that are in use/evolving in the aging support and anti-aging arsenal, including gerontechnology and anti-aging technologies. Gerontechnology is the intersection between gerontology and technology and is utilized for entertainment, communication, and employment as well as to maintain physical and mental health, self-esteem and well-being, as well as to support aging in place, transportation, and the accomplishment of work and leisure activities, among other things. Anti-aging technology, a subset of gerontechnology, includes innovations like stem cell therapy, gene therapy and gene editing, and cybernetics (e.g. cochlear implants, artificial retinas, prosthetic limbs). On the cutting edge of the technology of aging is nanotechnology, cell regeneration, and whole brain emulation. Technological devices also assist older adults to age in place, by monitoring health, supporting social connection, and providing activities for leisure time. This course introduces and encourages the use of a global perspective to critically analyze technology developed to support/biohack human aging ranging from basic gerontechnologies that are currently in use to support older adults aging in place to cutting edge anti-aging technology.
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Overview
- Institution: Queen's University
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: GLPH385
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.