Making Time: Creating the Longevity Network State with Niklas Anzinger
Channel: Lifespan News
Date: 2023-06-16

Explore the role of the network state and startup cities in advancing longevity science and innovation!

This debut episode of Lifespan News' "Making Time" interview podcast series features host Ryan O'Shea speaking with Niklas Anzinger, the founder and general partner of the Infinita VC fund. Anzinger discusses the network state and the role of startup cities like Próspera and pop-up cities like Zuzalu in fostering technological progress and advancing longevity science.

Anzinger shares his insights on the longevity community's potential role in Próspera, regulatory challenges, and the promising possibilities that Próspera presents to the medical and tech industry. The conversation then transitions into the world of personalized medicine and life extension, exploring its future implications from both an investor's and an individual's perspective.

Anzinger also discusses his personal approach to preventive health and shares his bullish outlook on the longevity industry, shedding light on the potential advancements in biotech, AI, and synthetic biology that could revolutionize the field. He also delves into his initiative to form a longevity network state, presenting the idea of circumventing traditional obstacles to medical advancement by forming entrepreneurial networks in specialized economic zones across Latin America, such as Próspera in Honduras, and other promising regions like Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Panama, and Costa Rica. Highlighting the need for faster innovation and regulatory agility, Anzinger proposes an ecosystem approach that builds on local talent and existing medical infrastructures. This robust conversation also delves into the success of the Zuzalu project and the growing interest in the intersection of longevity, decentralized science, and network states.

They also discuss the advantages of Web3 and DAOs (such as VitaDAO) in creating a globally-connected community. They delve into the idea of breaking geographic barriers using technology and how platforms like Lifespan.io are leveraging this. They also touch on the topics of clinical trials, regulatory standards, and the importance of self-regulation in biohacking space.

00:00:00 - Introduction of Making Time and Niklas Anzinger
00:01:23 - Decentralization, Web3, and network states for innovation in longevity science
00:03:47 - Próspera and new opportunities
00:05:15 - Creation of Infinita VC and the investment strategy 
00:06:23 - Combinatorial innovation
00:08:36 - The Network State
00:14:02 - Ecosystem overview and Próspera benefits
00:16:11 - Relationship between Próspera and the longevity community
00:18:51 - Regulations & the FDA stifling innovation
00:21:24 - Alternatives & regulatory pluralism
00:25:57 - The need for charter cities and network states
00:30:53 - Niklas' thoughts on Longevity
00:34:52 - Announcing The Longevity Network State
00:40:19 - Inside look at Zuzalu
00:43:06 - Vitalik Buterin and Crypto
00:46:03 - Web3 & DeSci for Longevity
00:47:07 - Upcoming events
00:49:00 - Getting locals involved
00:50:48 - Controversy and misconceptions
00:54:09 - Autonomy, drug laws, and new regulations
00:56:50 - Exciting projects
00:58:53 - How to stay in the loop and get involved

Resources & Links:
Stranded Technologies / Ecosystem Map -https://niklasanzinger.substack.com/p/new-cities-and-network-states-industry

Longevity Network State - https://lu.ma/longevity-journey

Próspera - https://prospera.hn/

Infinita VC - https://infinitavc.com/

VitaDAO / Zuzalu - https://www.vitadao.com/zuzalu
https://www.dw.com/en/prospera-tests-private-city-plan-in-honduras/video-64878145

Balaji Srinivasan's The Network State - https://thenetworkstate.com/

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