Everyone seeks something different out of life. For some, it’s financial stability, for others, it’s spiritual fulfillment or world peace.
And then, there’s Bryan Johnson, a former Mormon missionary and multi-millionaire tech entrepreneur, who has set his sights on something far more ambitious: living forever.
Bryan, who calls Los Angeles home, has dedicated the past five years to what might sound like an extreme – and rather eccentric – goal: to defy death and live eternally.
His approach is all-consuming, involving a strict AI-designed regimen that some would argue leaves little room for the joy of living.
The Unusual Routine Behind Bryan’s Quest for Immortality
Johnson’s daily routine is so meticulously planned that it borders on obsessive.
He wakes up at 4:30 am, goes to bed at 8:30 pm, and takes over 100 supplements a day.
His meals are far from indulgent, consisting of bland vegan concoctions like ‘Meal One,’ ‘Meal Two,’ and ‘Meal Three.’
To further slow the aging process, Bryan avoids direct sunlight, exercises relentlessly, and even sleeps under a collagen mask.
But that’s just scratching the surface. Bryan has also undergone some truly bizarre treatments, such as injecting himself with his then-17-year-old son’s blood plasma and experimenting with ‘acoustic technology’ on his genitals to increase their virility.
The result of these extreme measures, according to Bryan, is that he has shaved off 5.1 years from his biological age, slowing his aging process to an almost supernatural rate.
Sharing His Secrets and Products Through Blueprint
Bryan doesn’t keep these results to himself. He shares his personal regimen through Blueprint, his long-life startup, which has a loyal following of over four million people.
His followers can purchase everything from his specially branded olive oil to blood-testing equipment and other products tied to his unique diet and lifestyle recommendations, all aimed at reversing aging.
But Bryan’s ambitions don’t stop with his business venture.
He recently went even further by launching his own religion, ‘Don’t Die.’
With this new endeavor, he boldly claims to be creating a movement that will save humanity by solving the problem of death.
His disciples seem to agree, enthusiastically participating in ‘Don’t Die’ hikes and dance nights, all while donning T-shirts emblazoned with the movement’s name.
Secrets, Control, and the Dark Side of Blueprint
However, things aren’t all smooth sailing for Bryan’s ambitious projects.
An investigation by The New York Times has uncovered some unsettling aspects of his operation.
It turns out that Bryan has an unhealthy obsession with secrecy and control.
Employees at Blueprint are required to sign extensive confidentiality agreements, and Bryan’s control extends to his personal relationships.
His former girlfriend and fiancée, Taryn Southern, who once worked for him, was also made to sign such agreements, despite their relationship eventually falling apart amid a public legal battle when she was diagnosed with cancer.
There are also troubling reports of inappropriate behavior at work and strange ‘opt-in’ agreements for employees, including clauses that allowed Bryan to wear little to no clothing during business hours.
On top of that, his long-time longevity doctor, Oliver Zolman, left the team last year after expressing dissatisfaction with some of the products sold through Blueprint, particularly a $49 ‘longevity mix’ that made many people ill.
Meanwhile, allegations have surfaced suggesting that some of the data Bryan uses to prove his success in reversing aging may not be entirely accurate.
The Curious Case of Bryan’s Appearance and Life Choices
Despite all of Bryan’s rigorous efforts, his appearance tells a different story.
Though undeniably fit, his pale, hairless skin and waxy, almost artificial-looking face, the result of extreme laser treatments, make him look ageless – but not necessarily youthful.
His appearance, combined with his strict and lonely lifestyle, raises questions about the cost of living forever.
Bryan’s life before all of this was vastly different. Fifteen years ago, he was a workaholic married to a Mormon woman with three children in Utah.
It wasn’t until 2013, after selling his payment processing company Braintree to PayPal for $800 million, that his perspective began to shift.
He left his wife, ditched his Mormon faith, and embarked on a journey of self-exploration that led him to the extreme longevity practices he now follows.
Bryan’s Legacy and the Ethics of Immortality
Bryan’s obsession with immortality and his relentless pursuit of longevity have brought him both admiration and scorn.
While he compares himself to historical figures like Christopher Columbus and even Jesus Christ, it’s hard not to wonder: Why would anyone want to live forever, especially under such harsh conditions?
His followers may eagerly consume his products and philosophies, but the question remains: if immortality truly is attainable, would we want it? And, if Bryan is truly onto something, is it worth the cost of a life lived in such rigid, often isolating ways?
As the world watches Bryan’s journey unfold, one thing is certain – he’s not just trying to live forever; he’s trying to convince the rest of us to join him.