A friend suggested I look at millionaire entrepreneur Bryan Johnson and his life-extension project. Little did I know that there's a huge conservative pushback against this guy:
Matt Walsh is even harsher:
Why the vehemence? I don't think Johnson is much more than a harmless crank. I don't subscribe to life-extension projects in general, and I don't believe in a life-extension project that relies so heavily on supplements, but Johnson's thoughts on exercise sound fine. I expect that Matt Walsh is right, though: for all his efforts, he probably won't live much past 90, and he might need to take a second look at a value system that's all about cheating death. Is Johnson living life?
I actually think Johnson is on to something. His life's mission is much more than simply extending life; he's looking to redefine what it means to be human. 100% vegan, no food after 11 AM, no bed partners to prevent disruptions to his sleeping pattern, trusting the data instead of his own freedom of choice. He's seeking to redefine life in a way that I'm not sure I agree with, as much as I like popping at least 10+ purportedly life-extending medications and supplements per day (that's about 1/10 of what Johnson takes, but still on the high side). As much as I'm not a fan of his messiah-like message, with the advent of AI, I do believe he may be on to something. And he's also spot on when it comes to the need to change our habits and trust science. I'm my own worst enemy when it comes to managing my health and preventing my own extinction (Johnson's motto is "don't die".) Take a look at his exercise regimen if you're not a fan of pill popping. He's got a workout routine that would put the average 20-something to shame, let alone someone of our generation. (I believe he's a few years older than me and a few years younger than you.) In any case, he's not your average health influencer. Personally, I prefer Peter Attia, David Sinclair, and Matt Kaeberlein in the online health space. They avoid the messiah humanity saving bit and focus on the far less romantic hard science.
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