Modern health crises, ranging from global obesity to contaminated water supplies, cannot be solved through individual wellness hacks or personal optimization. We have been distracted by a narrative of self-reliance that ignores the systemic reality: significant increases in human lifespan depend on holding governments accountable for public policy. How Not to Die Too Soon challenges this focus on individual responsibility, urging a shift toward demanding the societal and legislative changes necessary to address these life-threatening global issues.
