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My Take
De Grey is a figure I can't dismiss even when his claims sound outrageous. Before the longevity crusade he did real mathematics, contributing to the Hadwiger–Nelson problem and winning a prize for it, so the mind is genuine, not crankery. His thesis that aging should be treated as an engineering problem to be ended provokes eye-rolls, and maybe he's wrong. But I've always believed progress needs people willing to insult consensus, and that wizard's beard fronts exactly such a provocateur. Whether or not the science delivers, I admire the nerve to wager a whole career on humanity's most stubborn certainty.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aubrey de Grey
- Name (Japanese)
- オーブリー・デ・グレイ
- Reading
- おーぶりー・で・ぐれい
- Born
- April 20, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- gerontologist / computer scientist / writer / anti-aging practitioner and activist
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- David P. Robbins Prize
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Hadwiger–Nelson problem | — | |
| Notable work | Ending Aging | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Aubrey de Grey born?
Born April 20, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Aubrey de Grey from?
Aubrey de Grey is from London, United Kingdom.
What does Aubrey de Grey do?
Aubrey de Grey works as gerontologist, computer scientist, writer, anti-aging practitioner and activist.
What is Aubrey de Grey known for?
Notable works include Hadwiger–Nelson problem, Ending Aging.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.