Bryan Johnson’s approach to life is unlike anything most of us could ever imagine.
While many of us are content with striving for financial security, peace of mind, or simply a good night’s sleep, Johnson has made it his life’s mission to defy the most inevitable of human experiences: death.
This former Mormon missionary and now a multi-millionaire tech entrepreneur from Los Angeles, is convinced that living forever is possible—and not just for him, but for everyone.
A Lifestyle of Extreme Experimentation
For the past five years, Johnson has committed himself to an extreme regimen in an attempt to achieve immortality, spending millions of dollars along the way.
His daily routine is intense and strict, and the stakes are high.
Johnson wakes up at 4:30 AM, follows a vegan diet made up of unappealingly named meals like “Meal One,” “Meal Two,” and “Meal Three,” and takes over 100 supplements a day.
He avoids sunlight, sleeps under a collagen mask, exercises relentlessly, and even tracks his night-time erections as part of his biohacking experiment.
His approach has reportedly helped him shave off 5.1 years from his biological age, reducing his aging rate to just 0.64, meaning for every year that passes, he ages less than seven months.
But that’s only part of the picture. Johnson doesn’t just want to slow aging—he wants to reverse it entirely.
And he’s happy to share his supposed secrets with the world through his business venture, Blueprint, which promotes various longevity products, from blood-testing kits to his branded olive oil.
Building a New Religion: Don’t Die
As if his biohacking obsession wasn’t enough, Johnson has taken things even further by founding a new religion called “Don’t Die.”
With a devoted following of disciples, many of whom buy into his philosophy and products, he has started holding mass events like hikes and dance nights, where followers wear branded T-shirts and discuss their plans for the next century.
Johnson’s religion promises a future where death no longer exists, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence and longevity science.
In one social media post, Johnson writes about the birth of his movement, claiming that “Don’t Die” is the “next great framework” for humanity, one that will save the human race by offering eternal life.
His followers are buying into the vision, but as with any ambitious endeavor, there are some troubling signs beneath the surface.
Allegations of Secrecy, Control, and Questionable Practices
A recent investigation by The New York Times has raised some serious red flags about Johnson’s operations.
While his public persona is that of an innovative tech mogul pushing the boundaries of human life, it seems that behind the scenes, things aren’t as perfect as they seem.
For starters, Johnson has been accused of fostering a culture of secrecy and control within his organization.
Staff members have been made to sign extraordinarily detailed non-disclosure agreements, and Johnson’s obsessive desire for privacy extends to his romantic relationships as well.
He once even asked a potential girlfriend to sign an NDA before they experimented with psychedelics together.
This pattern of behavior has raised questions about how ethical his methods truly are.
Additionally, Bryan’s ex-fiancée, Taryn Southern, who also worked for him, was caught in a bitter legal battle with him.
After being diagnosed with cancer, Johnson allegedly called her a “net negative” and the relationship ended in a lawsuit involving money and accusations of malpractice, including whether Johnson’s supposed cancer treatments were effective at all.
Disputes and Health Concerns Over Blueprint’s Products
The controversy doesn’t end there. Johnson’s long-time “longevity doctor,” Oliver Zolman, quietly parted ways with him last year, reportedly unhappy with some of the products sold through Blueprint.
The most infamous of these is a $49 “longevity mix” that many users claimed made them sick.
Despite Johnson’s grand claims about reversing aging, there are whispers that some of the data he presents to the public may not be as accurate as he suggests.
In fact, many suspect that his real age—47—is simply the truth, despite the self-portrayal of being much younger.
The Price of Immortality
While Bryan Johnson’s physical transformation is undeniable—his body is muscular and his skin taut—his appearance is also unsettling.
His waxy, pale skin, pink-rimmed eyes, and auburn hair (which he swears is natural) give him an almost ageless, yet unnatural look.
Some might even argue that he looks out of place, like a human experiment gone wrong.
His health and mental well-being have also come into question, especially considering how much of his life revolves around extreme dietary restrictions and painful therapies like shockwave treatment, which he believes makes his penis “15 years younger.”
A Darker History: From Mormon Tech Mogul to Longevity Evangelist
Johnson’s obsession with living forever didn’t start overnight.
Fifteen years ago, he was a depressed Mormon tech mogul with a young family in Utah.
After founding Braintree, the payment processing company, and selling it to PayPal for $800 million in 2013, Johnson went through a major personal transformation.
He divorced his wife, ditched his religious background, lost 50 pounds, and eventually found himself immersed in the world of Silicon Valley’s obsession with longevity.
Since then, he’s poured millions into extreme experiments on himself, including gene therapy, plasma transfusions, and even trying to measure the age of his brain using a special helmet developed by his company, Kernel.
And despite all the testing, sacrifices, and innovations, Johnson’s obsession with longevity—especially his self-inflicted suffering—raises the question: Is it worth it?
A Future Without Death?
Bryan Johnson may have set out to challenge the most fundamental aspect of human existence—death—but as his empire grows, so do the questions about his methods.
While his “Don’t Die” movement continues to attract followers, there’s an undeniable sense that something’s off.
From allegations of secrecy and control to questionable health practices, it remains to be seen if Johnson’s vision of eternal life will stand the test of time.
Despite everything, he’s still forging ahead with his grand plan.
As he himself says, “I don’t really care what people in our time and place think of me.
I really care about what the 25th century thinks.” Whether or not his legacy will survive the test of time remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Bryan Johnson is not going down without a fight against death.