Longer by Nature
The Science and Soul of Living Well
Date
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time
4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Venue
Santa Barbara Public Library
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Our Theme
From Molecules
to Meaning
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Sleep
The regeneration we ignore
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Sunlight
The rhythm we've lost
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Movement
The regeneration we ignore
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Connection
The regeneration we ignore
Longevity isn't a distant scientific goal—it's a daily practice. Rooted in sleep, sunlight, movement, connection, and curiosity. This Salon explores how we extend not just lifespan but healthspan—through rhythm, rest, movement, community, and reconnection with nature. Eight curated talks from TED and TEDx—plus one live Lightning Talk—will weave together science, story, and purpose.
The Talks
Eight Perspectives on Living
Well
A curated sequence of seven classic TED/TEDx talks plus one live Lightning Talk from longevity expert Dr. John La Puma.
01
How to Live to Be 100+
Dan Buettner — Blue Zones
Community longevity and the secrets of the world's longest-lived populations
02
The Indoor Epidemic: Why Outside Is Your Superpower
LIVE
Dr. John La Puma — Board-Certified Internist
A 5-minute original Lightning Talk on nature, meaning, and healthspan
03
The Circadian Code to Extend Longevity
Dr. Satchin Panda — Chronobiologist
How our internal clocks affect every aspect of our health
04
Sleep Is Your Superpower
Dr. Matt Walker — Sleep Scientist
The science of rest and regeneration
05
The Science of Cells That Never Get Old & Is Aging Reversible?
Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn & Dr. David Sinclair
Cellular aging, telomeres, and the possibility of reversal
06
The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise
Dr. Wendy Suzuki — Neuroscientist
Movement and neuro-longevity
07
Science + Business for the Long Haul
Laura Deming — Longevity Fund
Innovation and the healthspan economy
08
The Oldest Living Things
Rachel Sussman — Artist & Researcher
Nature and time perspective—what 5,000-year-old organisms teach us
The Flow
Where Ideas Change Everything
4:00
Arrival & Tea
15 min
Fruit, cookies, and nature soundscapes welcome you
4:15
Session One
40 min
Buettner → La Puma (Live) → Panda → Walker
4:55
Curated Discussion
10 min
Host-led conversation and reflection
5:05
Break
30 min
Host-led conversation and reflection
5:20
Session Two
15 min
Host-led conversation and reflection
5:50
Closing
10 min
Guided discussion + call to action: "What will you take outside tomorrow?"
Curated By
Your Guides for the Afternoon
Mark Sylvester
Producer, TEDxSantaBarbara
35+ years as a member of the TED Community.
Producer of 100 live talks and 250+ Salon conversations with over 36.5M views.
Dr. John La Puma, MD
Longevity Expert
Board-certified internist and author of the upcoming book "The Indoor Epidemic" (March 2026).
Pioneer in nature-based healthspan
The Venue
Santa Barbara Public Library
Join us in the Faulkner Gallery for an intimate gathering designed for conversation, reflection, and connection.
The library encourages a community conversation, exactly what a salon should be.
40 East Anapamu Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Tea & Water
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Fresh Fruit & Cookies
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Nature Soundscapes
Be Part of the Conversation
This is more than watching talks—it's engaging with ideas that could change how you live every single day.
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