Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseries

April 10, 2026 - 18:42

In a poignant opening scene, veteran technology journalist Kara Swisher stands in a cemetery, using the memory of her father’s passing as a catalyst for a profound exploration. Her new CNN docuseries, "The Age of Longevity," moves beyond gadget reviews to confront the ultimate human quest: extending life itself.

Swisher shifts her critical lens from Silicon Valley's latest apps to its most ambitious goal—cheating death. The series promises a clear-eyed examination of the booming "longevity" industry, where billionaires, biotech startups, and scientists are investing billions into research aimed at radically prolonging human healthspans.

The documentary will reportedly dissect the science behind popular trends like fasting and new, frontier technologies such as genetic reprogramming. Swisher brings her signature skepticism to the venture, questioning not just the feasibility of these innovations, but also their ethics, accessibility, and the very societal implications of a significantly longer-lived humanity. It is an investigation into whether the pursuit of a longer life is a profound human aspiration or the next frontier of technological excess.