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Matter of Fact: A play on "matter" (physics) and "facts" (news). · July 31 · 21 min

The Silicon Valley Quest for Digital Immortality

Silicon Valley billionaire Bryan Johnson is investing millions of dollars annually into a rigorous regimen of strict dieting, heavy supplementation, and constant medical monitoring to reverse his biological aging. His quest includes highly controversial and experimental procedures, such as intergenerational blood plasma exchanges with his son and seeking out unregulated gene therapy at a remote clinic in Honduras. Johnson ultimately hopes to establish a utopian community governed by strict wellness laws that prohibit unhealthy habits, though his radical methods and visionary goals have drawn significant skepticism and criticism.

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Silicon Valley billionaire Bryan Johnson is investing millions of dollars annually into a rigorous regimen of strict dieting, heavy supplementation, and constant medical monitoring to reverse his biological aging. His quest includes highly controversial and experimental procedures, such as intergenerational blood plasma exchanges with his son and seeking out unregulated gene therapy at a remote clinic in Honduras. Johnson ultimately hopes to establish a utopian community governed by strict wellness laws that prohibit unhealthy habits, though his radical methods and visionary goals have drawn significant skepticism and criticism.