In a world where science advances by leaps and bounds, there are those who see technology as a tool to challenge the limits of human nature. Bryan Johnson, American millionaire and entrepreneur in the technology industry, is an example of this ambition. At 47, he embarked on a personal crusade to stop aging, aspiring to return to the biological vigor of an 18-year-old. His journey, documented in “Immortal: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever,” available on Netflix, explores the extremes he is willing to go to achieve that goal, including promoting products, like bottles of olive oil, that align with your life philosophy.
A rigorous and unusual routine
Johnson’s daily routine goes far beyond common health practices. Efforts such as adopting a balanced diet or maintaining regular exercise are just the starting point. The businessman transformed his home into a high-tech clinic, where he performs constant biomarker analysis, follows experimental genetic therapies and maintains a strictly controlled vegan diet of less than 2000 calories per day.
In addition, Johnson takes 54 pills a day, completely avoids alcohol and sugar, and undergoes infrared light treatments. These measures are part of a comprehensive plan to “counteract” aging and achieve an optimized physical state.
Controversial practices and million-dollar investments
Among the most controversial approaches is exchanging blood plasma with one’s own child, a technique that raises ethical and scientific questions. To maintain this lifestyle, Johnson invests around 10 million dollars a year (approximately 9.5 million euros), invested in treatments and technologies. The results of analyzes and progress are often shared publicly, according to him, in the interest of transparency.
Skepticism from the scientific community
Despite extreme discipline, the scientific community remains skeptical of Johnson’s practices. Vadim Gladyshev, a Harvard professor of medicine heard in the documentary, declared: “It’s not science, it’s just attention.” Critics point out that the practices can be seen as a cult of youth, more aligned with marketing strategies than concrete medical advances.
Although he has no medical training, Johnson promotes products that align with his “biohacker” image. Among them are bottles of anti-aging olive oil, sold on Amazon, which, according to , cost 33 euros per 750 ml unit.
The documentary and Johnson’s representation
The documentary, directed by Chris Smith, focuses on the details of Johnson’s routine, but fails to humanize him. Bryan is portrayed as someone whose life is entirely guided by algorithms and analytics, leaving personal relationships and life’s simple pleasures in the background.
A reflection on the limits of science
Bryan Johnson’s story addresses the limits of science and technology in the fight against aging. Investing so many resources and sacrificing human spontaneity to prolong life reveals the ethical dilemmas and priorities established by this quest.
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