We Crashed Bryan Johnson's Don't Die Summit & Here's What We Learned

[@VladfishTheMagnificent]

Still can't fully make up my mind about Bryan Johnson, but I do like that he seems to have a sense of humor about the whole endeavor.

[@someguy2135]

One example of his sense of humor is the fact that many of the videos on his channel especially the short ones find him wearing a shirt that looks more like what a toddler would wear except that it fits him properly. I'm guessing that's his tongue in cheek reference to trying to turn back the clock on his aging

[@justinw1765]

He's definitely a businessman and looking to make profit, which is fine, but when he first came out he was trying to make it seem like he was some kind of humanitarian and was just doing all this out of the goodness of his heart. I had a strong feeling that he was going to be selling products soon after, and sure enough he started to.

[@SavageMinnow]

I remember seeing a thing a while back about some guy saying that Johnson held him prisoner in his house, but when I tried to find more info on it, it was like all the articles had been rescinded and idk if that was because they had the wrong Bryan Johnson or if there was actually something to it.

[@broccoli-dev]

@@justinw1765 Sure. But he also says you don't have to buy his products and has tons of free information and encourages people to individualize their path.

[@jnnx]

Grifters gonna griff. . .

[@mattzilla331]

His son seems wise beyond his years.

[@zephyr2002]

I've been following this guy for years, and my thoughts are that he is genuine. Not the least reason is that I've become borderline obsessed with health for the past 12 years and reached many of the same conclusions. Bryan is a real benefit to science and the health and planet conscious folks who don't have the millions to invest in this kind of experimentation.

[@sarahdell4042]

While I don’t believe he’s not doing everything for financial gain. Promoting a healthy lifestyle and getting a bunch of people onto that train is definitely a huge positive.

[@KasKade7]

This is something hard to imagine for most people, since most of us never get into his position. But when you have made over 800 mil. dollars. You're truely free and can really just do whatever you want. There is really no need for him to make more money. Like the video said: He makes everything sustainable with almost no profit margins. He said many times: "Buy my products or buy someone else's. I don't care. But my products are tested for the highest quality".

[@sarahdell4042]

@@KasKade7 While I don’t have nearly the net worth he does. I’m in a better position than the majority of people. I also have friends who are worth hefty sums. There is never “enough” for anyone. The goal post will also move. It’s a never ending cycle. Again, while acting like he’s not running a business for profit. He most certainly is. This guys whole life revolves around it. Constantly filming his life, earning revenue from KZbin, and all of his businesses related to his lifestyle that generate an income.

[@4124V4TA-SNPCA-x]

​@@KasKade7 The things you're mentioning are marketing strategies, you know it, right? They are really pushing the overseas market. (I wonder how well his overpriced snake oil will perform in the Mediterranean regions, when better or same quality is available cheaper and without much transportation. And under the Diary of a CEO podcast and other similar places video and anywhere else Kate was heavily pushing their products. And look who she is... Of course she will claim everything was super when lived the Blueprint way for their trial. If they have released her actual before and after data I haven't found it. Note I'm not saying BP doesn't work or BJ is a crazy quack. All I say is that it's all a big marketing campaign. What he is pushing is better than if he wanted to be a competitor for The Coca-Cola Company or PEPSICO and have their own line of cokes and sodas and chipses, of course. He is also admittedly better than most companies in the health and health supplement business. But that's all the way I see it.

[@limitisillusion7]

The desire to live forever is a strange thing. I don't think people have thought it through. If you're trying this hard to live forever, what risks are you never going to take?

[@beedubs3356]

Eat plant dominent diet. Exercise. Sleep. Socialize. Really nothing new here but a charasmatic super rich dude selling you stuff. Feels like a matter of time before we get some reporting on all the stuff he's selling not being exactly what's advertised. Felt cult like to me TBH

[@bonniek7228]

He states that he’s vegan for ethical reasons. Anyone trying to improve humanity is a super hero in my view! We need more people like him in this world!

[@cuteface88]

You just support corporations that make bank off these man-made crops. That's all you're doing. You ain't saving the world. 😆

[@jackcrook4435]

Love Bryan Johnson. What a legend. You dont have to follow his protocol or even agree with his thoughts to think that he is doing some valuable research for humanity.

[@joe1071]

Holy shit man, I test grip strengths for a living, and 170lbs is an elite level grip strength! Impressive!

[@Circe-wz3kg]

What ur job? Testing grip strengths lol?

[@LloydChristmas-vx2wh]

How do I learn to be a grip strength tester?

[@mikafoxx2717]

That's just one hand? Impressive

[@michelle_cen]

@@mikafoxx2717 Yes, just 1 hand! 🤯

[@edwhite2255]

If I squeeze my scale will that be a decent measure of grip strength?

[@michelle_cen]

What a wild experience! 🤯 What did you think?

[@n0ts0b4d]

Your reporting on this channel puts to shame many established outfits, especially the click baiters. Good job.

[@michelle_cen]

@@n0ts0b4d Aww, thank you so much 🥰 That means a ton to me.

[@jackschitt6235]

You=@ 3:30 in "his team of over 30 doctors has measured the biological age of over 78 of his organs"...We don't have 78 organs!

[@michelle_cen]

@@jackschitt6235 The general count of organs seem to be 78, though it fluctuates depending on how you define "organ." True though, I probably could've omitted the "over" :) Thank you!

[@pissfloyd5790]

You rock Michelle! Always enjoy the videos that feature you. Greetings from Denmark. :) I might be mistaken, but I'm sure I've caught you wearing zero drop/barefoot shoes? Maybe it's time to persuade Chris to make a video about it? 👣

[@cindym4946]

This was good! At 73 Im doing the basics as he advocates.I dont need to not age, I just want to have a long healthspan so I dont need to be dependent in my final years. I do include a number of supplements on his list. I feel very good.

[@michelle_cen]

Yay!! ❤️👏 So happy to hear how good you feel at 73!

[@someguy2135]

I take creatine and ashwagandha myself. I find both helpful. Creatine for muscle gain and ashwagandha for sleep. I am almost as old as you are

[@zoomster8218]

I don’t get the backlash for Brian. If you implement only part of his routine you will be a better person. The fact that everything is open source says it all. If you know anything about quality olive oils his is not that expensive at all. He is just one of the guys out there that are trying to extend people’s lives, good luck to all the health enthusiasts out there

[@alan2102X]

THIS. The reactions and backlash are laughable. Cynical and pathetic, really.

[@SavageMinnow]

I heard something about him holding a dude prisoner in his house, but I don't remember enough of the details to find more info.

[@sarahdell4042]

@@alan2102X Right. We should all be getting fat injections and transfusions from our kids like lord and savior BJ 🙃

[@zephyr2002]

Same as the vegan backlash. People feel insecure, judged, and reluctant to change. Also it's healthy to have some skepticism in this field, since there are so many "snake oil salesmen" out there.

[@CristinaAcosta]

Yes. His olive oil is similar in price to other high quality oils.

[@teddyrible]

Okay I know Bryan has a sense of humor from watching his videos, but his "creatively named drinks" really hit the nail on self-deprecating humor haha

[@michelle_cen]

😆 Glad someone read the menu!

[@Physionic]

This was enlightening - Michelle did a wonderful job.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you so much!! Means a ton to hear from one of the best KZbinrs out there!! 🤩

[@davedewsnap288]

I’m impressed with his positivity, and he hasn’t lost his sense of humour….in fact, he may have rejuvenated it!

[@helicart]

I've listened to many of his presentations, and agree he is a very authentic and civil minded guy. I respect him for the journey he has chosen.

[@lanazak773]

“The Don’t Die movement seeks to make death optional, protect the planet, and figure out how to use AI for good” kind of like having world peace and less plastic as goals.

[@vyleart4488]

Michelle, your presentation and editing skills are outstanding. Great work. And btw, I think that the private FDA would be a complete horror ( 25:16 ). I also loved your question regarding mental health, and was shocked that Psychotherapy was not mentioned. From my experience, mental health should be treated like our bodies with care, discipline and compassion.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you so much ❤ Majority of the fancy editing kudos goes to Chris and others!

[@vyleart4488]

@@michelle_cen thanks to the whole team then!

[@michelle_cen]

@@vyleart4488 ❤❤❤ You are too lovely

[@AnaRodriguez-wn8qq]

Hard agree on not wanting a privatized FDA 😅

[@tayloranderson456]

You could argue the fda/usda already are a horror. I think it’s a great idea if they could figure out a way to incentivize the right things and avoid conflicts of interest. That is a tall order but it’s possible.

[@rjaquaponics9266]

At 49 years old I went vegan over night. I am now almost 62. Two years ago I found out I had extremely high blood pressure. Then I had a stroke. I am a Vegan. I lived despite my vegan diet. High BP was caused by Sleep Apnea, "while I was sleeping". LOL I actually wrote a book, but I was un-able to edit/publish it. I was lucky to live but with much less function. Being a Vegan saved me. I thought I was aging perfectly. Growing younger with every day. But had I visited a doctor, perhaps I might have avoided the Stroke. Plants don't lie. Don't eat flesh! 12 years vegan helped me age less, but that is not all you have to do to stay healthy. Sleep Apnea is a killer! Today I wear a full mask to sleep and I wake up with "Helmet" hair, but at least I have some Hair. 49 years of beating up my body, I wish I would gone Plant Based years before! Better late than never!

[@michelle_cen]

Thanks for sharing your story! So glad you feel healthier now, and wishing you the best

[@skippy6462]

So important to acknowledge other factors. For example Dr. Greger says you can't exercise away a bad diet. Sleep really important. The Japanese used it on prisoners of war. They didn't live very long being kept awake.

[@YukikoAkazui]

i didnt really like him before, now i think hes not actualy a bad guy, pretty weird but not a bad guy

[@jamessullenriot]

If I had his bank account I would probably be weirder

[@Nicksonian]

Definitely a weird, cultish vibe.

[@veneta72]

He’s not a boy

[@BooshyBrows]

@@Nicksonian Is it possible to achieve getting a large number of people to adopt a new way of living without it coming off as cultish? The majority of the planet is in a cult already anyway.

[@justinw1765]

He's a money-hungry, profit-driven corporate businessman who's obsessed with living as long as possible, and therefore now he's into health. On the spectrum of consciousness from very positive to very negative, he's kind of in between but probably closer to negative than positive. And I would not be surprised if he was on some kind of personality disorder spectrum like NPD.

[@RXP91]

I've been so jelly of his sleep. Says it takes 3 mins to sleep and he has 0 awakenings. As an insomniac who just got 0 hours last night I would kill for that skill!

[@michelle_cen]

Awww I'm so sorry to hear you didn't sleep last night 😢 Sleep is so tough. Luckily good sleep is a skill that can be trained - Bryan definitely didn't start out being able to fall asleep in 3 min.

[@prismgems]

Might or might not work for you, but brainwave entrainment might help. They aren't all the same, so try a few. There are lots of free alternatives. Big topic, lots of yay and nay saying for you to read about it.

[@danellekelly1214]

If only Bryan could figure out a solution for post-menopausal bad sleep when you feel like you are helpless to the insults by hormones that cause all kinds of havoc on sleep!

[@michelle_cen]

@@danellekelly1214 Ugh, that sounds awful!! :( We need wayyy more research into female hormones & dealing with menopause.

[@brucejensen3081]

Maybe your GABA is low, exercise at the right amount can increase it. Ashwaganda with your last meal can help that too. Magnesium with your last meal can help if your electrolytes are off. Got to cool down before bed. Do something boring before bed not something stimulating

[@artvsmachine3703]

Dude's only 49. Gotta be at least 60 for looking young to mean anything.

[@SuperAngelic5]

As a 59 year old I agree. Lol

[@prismgems]

There was a Japanese lady who climbed Everest twice. When she was, I think, 64, and again when she was 74 or 75. She said she really noticed the difference on the second climb. She just didn't have the same endurance and strength and recovery.

[@Blittsplitt5]

47

[@brucejensen3081]

Yeah 54 here and shit goes downhill after 50, before 50 age really wasn't much of a factor

[@CristinaAcosta]

As a 65 year old, I agree. The rubber really hits the road around age 50.

[@alexwilder8315]

Thank you. You touched all the basics that others don't, and put them together in one video. The fact most of his money goes to testing, for instance, which is not mentioned in so many other videos. I feel happy that you made this and I think your critiques were fair and on point. ❤

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you 💖 That means a lot to hear - I worked hard to set the record straight on a lot of things about him.

[@Gundayahuasca]

I like his personal story (from suicidal depression to vegan longevity athlete) and draw some inspiration from it. But there also seems to be clever marketing, promoting orthorexia and some very dubious treatments involved. I watch his channel from time to time, but I take everything with a grain of salt and have greater faith in people who have actually achieved to live until 90+ in good health

[@michelle_cen]

Agreed, he has a slick marketing team!

[@alan2102X]

"Very dubious" meaning what? EVERYTHING is "dubious" for God's sake. And he is very conservative and IMO too strict. He would benefit from loosening up a bit and using more "dubious" stuff -- which, though uncertain by nature, will probably prove to have been the right thing to do.

[@PhilWhelanNow]

He’s a likeable weirdo, beginning a cult and corporate gravy train with sound, healthy basics for everyone. Wild. He’s just 60yrs too late to be the saviour of humanity. Climate carnage is baked in & there’s no dodging this. It’s a shame we haven’t been processing human waste into fuel & good topsoil, but there we go. The Life of Brian.

[@ronaldcoley9982]

I like Bryan, he’s right about the companies and their standards. If he’s actually testing all this stuff, I’d gladly buy his food products.

[@someguy2135]

Brian has done one video for his channel about why he is vegan. It has to do with compassion . Although he takes a supplement made from animals he's trying to find a replacement that is animal free

[@tamcon72]

This was fascinating. Michelle did a great job with the interviews, and I've learned so much about this movement that I previously thought of as fringey. The people here seem rather too left brain for kook; the advice to get lots of sleep, exercise, and nourishing food is just common sense, and Johnson himself seems earnest and well-meaning. Thanks for posting 🙂

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you! :)

[@SallyMalangaTheAllureofVegan]

Bryan Johnson comes across as honest that with all the tech involved his tests honestly reveal that it’s the simplest solution that takes all the credit. Eat Plant-based whole foods, exercise and sleep-are the best practices. I would add having a native pollinator garden at your house if possible.

[@PlantChompers]

And I'm finding from the longevity summit I'm organizing that sense of purpose, the quality of your relationships, and never stopping learning are way up there too.

[@mikafoxx2717]

And don't get too much UV damage!

[@VictorSneller]

I love it when the KZbin channels cross paths. Hooray!

[@plantbasedstrength8590]

Well spoken 19 year old. Thanks for posting

[@michelle_cen]

Yes, Talmage seemed so mature & thoughtful!

[@jeanlucdiscard2382]

He isn't trying to live forever with diet and exercise. He's trying to live long enough to reach longevity escape velocity, the point at which technology can reverse aging faster than you biologically age. That's how you reach indefinite life extension.

[@4124V4TA-SNPCA-x]

Glad Michelle came to the forefront. She is an excellent communicator, just like the MacAskills. I have mixed opinions about BJ but it was a nice look into his summit. _(I couldn't stand it or rather I would have to fight really hard to, but that is another question no one needed answers to.)_

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you ❤ If you've got mixed opinions on Bryan, you're in the majority! 😆

[@Dieblauesau]

Bryan is an awesome guy, I see so many haters in the comments. What is wrong with people. He is spreading a positive message and trying to make people healthy. I dont understand how it is possible to hate on that. This reminds me that people in general are not smart.

[@A.I.-]

I think you're confusing "brutal honesty" with "haters". Like if I told you that you're too emotional, you'd label me as a hater.

[@prismgems]

Envy?

[@MrRibbett454]

Great job Michelle!

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you Mr. Ribbett! Love your username 🐸

[@Starship_X]

Been waiting for PlantChompers to cover Bryan Johnson's Blueprint for over a year. So glad they finally made a video about it. Would have been interested in a breakdown of the diet aspect of the protocol. Given it's basically whole plant foods, minimally processed, I would think PlantChompers would approve.

[@Mimulus2717]

I agree, Brian Johnson has been unfairly ridiculed in the media. This was a very interesting trip into the Don't Die movement. I cannot help wondering though if it the name "don;t die" is the best moniker. Everyone needs to die at some point, if everyone lived forever (or another 30-40 years past normal life expectancy) the world population would accelerate. We already have exceeded the carrying capacity of the planet with all our wants like flying from halfway across the world to attend an event like this. I think "Be healthy" or something like that a better name for the movement. Healthy aging and a vegan diet and simple uncomplicated life without alot of consumer demands and dramatically less invasive healthcare to prolong life would be better for the planet. Also, no mention of a life partner and/or social interaction which is so important to healthy ageing. Clearly Brian is a well adjusted social guy, but was there any talk about how his fellow hackers can create community? I would love to see more health related community building tools in our towns and cities so this becomes the social norm and it becomes easier to make healthy choices.

[@briacide]

This was a phenominal video! Super informative, the voiceover, interviews, and video clips were perfect :)

[@michelle_cen]

Aw, thank you very much 💗 I tried hard to explain more about Bryan Johnson (& hopefully clear up some misconceptions) than just throw people into the summit.

[@harrypotter1o1]

"I mean they do for crash testing but not overall" Yeah it's almost like the regulation is specific to health and human safety, which is why "anything we take that's bioactive" has to go through rigorous testing... The idea of a private FDA is dumb. Sacrificing human health and reliable information on effectiveness for the sake of efficiency is so blatantly in favor of supplement companies at the expense of consumers. I'm sure many of you have read Marion Nestle's book Food Politics (I found it through this channel). I think it's irresponsible to villainize regulatory practices just because they're inefficient (by design). It stinks of private interest to me...

[@falsificationism]

A) Seems culty. B) All the recommendations seem sound, even if they overinterpret the data a bit. C) Centering an entire identity/movement on living longer (it's techno-utopianism/longtermism adjacent) seems ill-advised, but perhaps this is a predictable response from otherwise well-adjusted people in a society where ill health is systemic. D) Stop it with the "AI" nonsense.

[@patrickxl1]

Some say we have already reached longevity escape velocity. This means that life expectancy is increasing faster than people are aging. Crazy to think about it.

[@pavolhorvath7850]

Yes, pretty crazy to believe that. No escape there. Everyone is going to die. And no one is going to live to 200.

[@XeniaAidonopoulou]

I love Brian... I am on my own "longevity protocol" and don't agree with all of his but he's most definitely sincere and most definitely an amazing human being... Great video... ❤

[@xperience-evolution]

His son speaks exactly like Bryan. Crazy that similarity.

[@Nicksonian]

Or just crazy

[@nealart]

A lot of us have been taking care of ourselves for many years already. Doesn’t mean we won’t die. But, I guess he’s trying to stay around long enough for science to step in with some miracle breakthrough.

[@ZenTeaNow]

This is a fair and balanced presentation. Good job Michelle!

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you so much

[@kimberlysauber5601]

I worked at a funeral home and spoiler alert ‼️ we all die!!! Even us plant based eaters will eventually die. I’m sorry for being a Debbie Downer, just making sure y’all aren’t disappointed when you die.

[@lexicornfell7361]

Pretty sure I’ll be too dead to be disappointed.

[@Psartz]

😂😂 not a big deal.this what life is .

[@sudd3660]

do not be a retard, that is not what the slogan means. it is clickbait slogan for sure so i acknowledge the hate towards that.

[@KrwiomoczBogurodzicy]

“Problems are soluble. (…) Everything that is not forbidden by the laws of nature is achievable given the right knowledge*.” - David Deutsch, _The Beginning of Infinity_ [*I’d rather say: right intentions, attitude, motivation, knowledge, resources, effort] “A 3-D printer with the resolution of one atom would be able to print a human if it was given the right program.” - David Deutsch, _Making Sense Podcast_ #022

[@christopherbrand5360]

Only 93-94% of humans who have ever been born have died (estimated 105-117 billion births and 8.2 billion still living). How to think of that “fact” is a philosophical question. If you are open to living indefinitely, it changes your perspective on life, how you care for yourself and others, and how you care for the world around you. Maybe give some thought to why you are motivated to convince people that they WILL DIE. Does it make the world a better place? You do know that there is life on earth that doesn’t follow the same patterns of aging and death that our human ancestors have, right? Our cycle of birth, aging, and death is not the only way that life happens. I’m personally not convinced that this pattern can/will change for humans or that it would be “good” if it did. But we will learn a lot and likely improve quality of life and healthspan by pursuing lifestyle and therapeutic longevity. Do you mean to discourage people from trying to live longer, healthier lives? Do you think that is a waste or misguided effort?

[@lynnritchie231]

Always get excited to see a new post from you. ❤

[@liamtaylor4955]

I'm only in my mid-60s now, and already I'm realizing: "time to get up again", "time to piss again", "time to shower again", "time to eat again", "time for bed again", "time to trim my nails again", "Oh, got to piss again", "of course, now I need to crap", "time for bed again", "ah shit, haircut tomorrow", and on and on. People who want to live forever have not thought it through.

[@AvaJun]

Like you, I can't imagine living forever. That's a long time working to make a living 😂 People forget to be grateful for the day they have. Gratitude goes a long way. Hate to put this out there, but accidents happen and biological age wouldn't prevent that.

[@liamtaylor4955]

@@AvaJun Well, he's got the money part covered apparently, but... damn, forgot, time to shave again.

[@smonster]

This was a fantastic video and a great introduction to Brian! I see a lot of negative comments here-look, you don’t have to agree with someone entirely, but personally attacking him when most of his diet and decisions are based on sound science is kinda weird. He’s not spreading junk science like the carnivore community or other influencers selling false promises. He’s advocating for a healthy vegan diet, sleep, and so on. Personally, I don’t agree with the blood plasma thing and the olive oil. It’s not the blood plasma but actually just the water in blood transfusions giving that effect; what he did was based on old science. But hey, good luck sifting through thousands of papers on so many areas, even with a team. That’s why healthy, science-based discussions and sharing resources are important. Plant Chompers is a great example, and I expected more friendly communication from the commenters here. We can learn a lot from Plant Chompers as well as Brian Johnson. Communication is key.

[@michelle_cen]

Thanks for the thoughtful comment! I'm with you on the blood plasma & olive oil suspicions.

[@smonster]

Thanks for your reply! I think you made a great video, especially in these circumstances, and got a great impression of all the diversity and reasons of the people who came to the summit. I can imagine it hard to find the chances to interview; especially the three of them…considering the restrictions, time restraints, and the many other people wanting to have conversations with them too. Great job ^_^

[@michelle_cen]

@@smonster Awww thank you so much! Yes, getting Bryan especially was incredibly difficult. I spent all day chasing him and got turned down 3 times by his assistant... 4th time's a charm, at the very last minute!

[@PlantChompers]

@smonster She's relentless!

[@k.h.6991]

I think he does great promoting healthy living and clean food. However, obviously, it should be the government that steps up its game regulating food quality.

[@stevepk5421]

Not gonna happen though. Companies just lobby and pay people off

[@lanimontalvo4220]

Our body is full of negative and positive feedback loops, each interacting and responding to stimuli. I would think that his biochemistry will be confused as to where the extraneous chemicals are coming from but I guess that is where the experiment comes in.

[@xperience-evolution]

I follow him a little. He seems honest and like a friendly, helpful down to the ground guy. He is not looking at people from above. What surprised me a little bit is the 40% of calories from Fat. I know he is really into olive oil but 40% is not what the blue zones eat/ate

[@michelle_cen]

I was also surprised by the high fat percentage! Seems to be working for him 🤷‍♀

[@limitisillusion7]

Oh, I'm a professional sleeper alright. I'm sleeping right now.

[@CristinaAcosta]

😂😂

[@lifeofbeautyk]

I really appreciate the video. A few things stood out to me that I find concerning, particularly regarding the presence of plastics, forever chemicals, and heavy metals in our food sources and the manufacturing process. Additionally, I believe we need more conversation around the science, not less. Censoring people we disagree with isn’t the solution. If you believe someone is wrong scientifically or is spreading misinformation, the answer is to engage in dialogue, not censorship. I think this video is helpful, and what Bryan is trying to do is commendable. However, we should be wary of those who seek to silence differing opinions.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you, it took 119 comments so far for someone to bring up the talk about microplastics, PFAS, and heavy metals in foods! It is really concerning.

[@lifeofbeautyk]

@michelle_cen yeah, it seems like many people just dismiss him as a 'snake oil salesman.' I think it’s crucial to highlight that he's trying to address these serious concerns in our food supply, even if others don't see it that way.

[@dempsey2023]

I've been on Blueprint for about 6 months, and I feel excellent! And now, I'm vindicated to see Plant Chompers doing a proper 3rd party assessment! Either you all joined the cult, or I'm not in a cult myself! Thanks!

[@michelle_cen]

Tbh my assessment wasn’t critical enough! I’d love to know, to what extent are you following the protocol? Are you using his Blueprint products too? Curious about your experience 🙂

[@Nicksonian]

Their aging metric sounds dubious. Is this even a thing or is it just because he says so? Is it even possible to come up with an aging quotient? We take his word for numbers tied to aging, but why should we?

[@Aaron.Thomas]

We shouldn't. That's why he makes it all available. I don't think he has all the right metrics, but neither does he. I think the point was to try and then that would lead to finding out more.

[@user-245er4ud]

I didn't like the fact that he took 100+ supplements, but when I saw the list it made me realize there aren't many synthetic supplements with bad side effects that he is taking.

[@brucejensen3081]

Doesn't matter if it's synethic or not, chemically it's the same. The problem is when it's not in its natural form, it's just not the same. Organically grown food can be just as crap as commercially grown food, if it's grown the same way. Food grown in a regenerative permaculture way is nutritionally superior to commercially grown food. Natural food comes in the right combinations.

[@user-245er4ud]

@@brucejensen3081 Absolutely! Well said. Dr. Greger mentions this as well. Extracts of compounds don't perform as well as eating the whole food.

[@CraigHocker]

I'm skeptical, but the dinner where they have a philosophical dialogue might be an interesting evening.

[@CristinaAcosta]

So looking forward to this piece on Bryan Johnson. Thank you 🙏

[@thru_and_thru]

If I never heard of this guy before and passed him in the street I would think "hmm this guy looks freaking weird". He literally looks like a robot from a sci-fi movie like Ex Machina. I just don't understand why he can't be healthy and also look healthy at the same time. Anyway the science is pretty cool and he is doing some exciting work so hats off to him for that. Seems like he is just trying to become another health guru through and sling a bunch of products so makes me think he is less genuine than he appears to be. Also this convection was extremely culty.

[@mikafoxx2717]

It's because he's really lean. He looks like an elf because of it, almost nobody is lean like him these days so we subconsciously think he's sick with cancer or something.

[@nilsboyboy]

He seems like a genuine dude, interested in finding out what's possible in humans health. But I'd much prefer if he would spend his money on funding actual studies, rather than just trying out things on one person, him. I also think, that the obsession he has, seems like such a huge time investment, that while you may live longer, you lose out on life in those years. While I'm also a huge health advocator, I think social interaction (which sometimes might include doing unhealthy stuff like eating junk once in a while) is very important for your happiness, and therefore also for your life and health. I don't think this is something these biohackers are so into though.

[@janetrush8340]

Michelle is awesome. Glad you sent her.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you 🤗

[@SilverFan21k]

Great content of thanks for covering his summit

[@michelle_cen]

You're welcome! :)

[@SilverFan21k]

Dang really good footage

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you, Chris's iPhone was amazing for filming! I was astonished by the quality.

[@briangriffo2815]

I've seen him before and I think he's trying so many things simultaneously in the exact same mice, that I think to separate any benefit from it's individual cause is just as difficult as wrapping a tricycle with gift paper...

[@xanxus8272]

Great job Michelle! I'm excited to see what Bryan will do in the future.

[@kentfoltz9129]

Another excellent video. Long Live the Plant Chompers You Tubes !

[@TheMaui2020]

My grandfather lived to 104, never developed dementia and was never wheelchair bound. He didn't pay much attention to his diet -- ate mostly fruit and oatmeal for breakfast and hospital food for lunch (he was an MD), and potatoes, vegetables and beef or fish for dinner. At his 100th birthday party (with a couple hundred friends) I asked him about his diet. He said he eats just about anything but never too much. He was never overweight. He didn't consciously exercise, though he enjoyed walking in the park. He had many friends and was always cheerful and friendly in spite of facing death every day as a forensic pathologist. He never took a supplement in his life. I doubt if B.J. will do as well.

[@CordeliaAurora]

wdym he literally takes a 100 supplements a day plus hrt

[@hirzboy]

I'm all for trying to expand healthspan and decreasing morbidity. Trying not to die I think is actually unhealthy, and although Bryan Johnson has his reasons, most people will do this to avoid facing their mortality

[@taroka1119]

I lost interest about half way through but I did appreciate his honesty around not being an expert, doing his best to test things out and how he can only understand the results from his own perspective. I have zero bandwidth for ppl who would want to live forever, or the reality that the wealthy are always going to have longevity opportunities that most won't have, so this is just not the video for me personally, but he did seem to have a level of humility I appreciated (even if I question the mental health of someone that fixated on youth). The food options presented at his conference looked amazing.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you! You might find interesting 35:00, where I talk about a woman spending less than $100/month but getting better than Bryan's results.

[@brucejensen3081]

Yeah, I am more focused on what you can do that will save you money and has a side effect of better health. Growing your own food in a regenerative style is totally free and is better for you than anything he does. If there is a will, there is a way. The harder it is, the better it is for you

[@pixievincent2478]

I wanted to ask you, Michelle, why do you think that when you interviewed Bryan and his son that their pupils were so dilated? That didn't jump out at me from any others interviewed, so I doubted it was a lighting situation, esp since the lighting was different for both father and son. It was like they had just been to the eye doctor and gotten drops in their eyes for deeper examination. It set off a cautionary warning bell in my head.

[@michelle_cen]

There are a lot of reasons someone's pupils are dilated... So I can't speculate 🤷‍♀ For some people it's also just genetic! Have you ever seen Alex Honnold's eyes? Massive pupils, always look dilated.

[@pixievincent2478]

@@michelle_cen I didn't know that was a thing, and I'm unaware of who Alex Honnold is. The picture on the video above doesn't show dilated pupils. Just observation, not criticism.

[@HvdHaghen]

Yes. Brian looked different.Could it be caused by the testosterone injections? I thought it was well known that it is bad for longevity. I think it has to do with a specific male ideal in the body builders community.

[@michelle_cen]

@@HvdHaghen In his interviews he said he stopped taking testosterone years ago, once he’d upped his caloric intake.

[@mikafoxx2717]

​@@michelle_cenYeah, his testosterone was killed by too low body fat. Bodybuilders run into it and lose muscle and feel awful when they get below like 5-7% body fat

[@scotty8307]

Great work michelle ….really enjoyed the video

[@michelle_cen]

Thanks so much Scotty! 💖

[@Nicksonian]

Five minutes in and I’m zoning out because most people can’t live this way. It sounds like an elitist, five-percenter, cultish lifestyle. The big secret behind any diet or lifestyle is sustainability. This is just way too complex. That said, the basics of his approach make sense. However, just because he makes light of the fact that he’s an influencer who sells products (literal snake oil) doesn’t insulate him from the criticism leveled at others like “Dr.” Berg, Gundry, Sisson or whomever else you want to name selling expensive products that have no actual proven value.

[@michelle_cen]

For sure, he still has to prove the value of Blueprint products, and their ingredients are pretty processed!

[@RatsPicklesandMusic]

His "Five Basics" for the average person wasn't actually all that extreme.

[@Nicksonian]

⁠@@RatsPicklesandMusic There is nothing new or groundbreaking about his five basics. Many influencers preach the same thing. It’s the details and minutia and the supplements that make this slide off the rails of sustainability.

[@k.h.6991]

​@@Nicksonianmaybe his 5 steps aren't that revolutionary, however, they're better than what Dr Berg advises.

[@perrydimes6915]

Despite the fact that I can't think of any major faults I have with Bryan Johnson, I just wish this video was a bit more adversarial somehow. It almost felt like an ad at the beginning. That said, please don't take this is a harsh criticism. I love this channel dearly. I just think this could have been a little more even handed. Ultimately, I can't blame you though. I had the same general impression of Bryan beforehand -- despite my natural skepticism, I can't help but feel there's something "real" there and I can't help but like the guy for his philosophy.

[@michelle_cen]

Thanks for this! I agree, I could've levied more criticisms at him, and in my attempt to "hook" viewers with the intro it comes off like an ad :) Appreciate your feedback & will improve for the future

[@limitisillusion7]

I do question the critical thinking capacity of a billionaire who is trying to live forever as humanity plays with the idea of WW3. Too much focus on the individual might overlook the collective pattern, and in a sense, the collective will make their problems your problems if you ignore them long enough. But then again, healthy bodies and minds are more capable of finding solutions to the problems between various nations. If you can give billionaires immortality, they might be more inclined to help the masses, lest they revolt. I also do question the desire to live forever. I think I'm more afraid of eternal life than death... Infinitely more afraid.

[@HvdHaghen]

Yes. While some people are concerned about health and the suffering caused by aging, others are playing a game of chicken, - for personal gain, - with human extinction as a possible outcome.

[@petertucker3336]

"Aging slower than a 10 year old"? Does that even make sense? Controlling for life-style abuse, don't people "age" at a constant rate throughout their lives? Yes, your bad habits age you, yes your job stress can age you.

[@aureliaglenn2220]

I'd think that a 10-year old is actually aging quickly, as childhood is a period of rapid growth.

[@beepbeepnj2658]

Dr. Fred Kummerow who at age 102 still had a full head of hair and never took any synthetic vitamins or supplements for evidence based reasons would say if you take this Bryan Johnson advice who has no credentials or qualifications and no MD or Ph.D in any health or medical field you will wreck your health.

[@Joseph1NJ]

He seems to be transparent, and that's a good thing. Still, the risk of consumer exploitation will always be there. After all since FDA, CDC, and NIH is happy to take a backseat to nearly all of this, we ourselves are the canaries in the mine. I personally haven't looked at his powders and potions, but hopefully all of the research will lead to more knowledge. 🤞

[@jeanhorseman9364]

It’s hard to celebrate the real efforts Bryan is achieving for the healthy elite in a rich country when war and climate change is devastating many millions of lives at the moment. Clean water and a secure food sources would perhaps be a more relevant goal for any philanthropist.

[@k.h.6991]

Well, if people become vegan like him, that will help with the climate crisis.

[@breft3416]

As it stands, demonitization and democratization of Don't Die related stuff won't come until a few billionaires are made. Bryan is an interesting step and his identifying the basics is great. Thanks, Plant Chompers!

[@kathleenbefittwell]

Great video!

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you ❤

[@johnshinski2994]

great video. so well done!

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you!

[@justmegawatt]

Brian is a legendary human

[@Blittsplitt5]

Brian is next level

[@CordeliaAurora]

You had an episode with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta saying you need to stop obsessing over measurements and the dangers this has. This guy has a childish obsession with measurements, and he's part of the trend of very shady companies offering MRI scans that you don't need. Over-diagnosis using MRI can lead to some terrifying mistakes. Which is why we only do them when absolutely necessary and only if we have a hunch about what's wrong. Even then you need to redo an MRI because false positives galore. Obsessive measurements harm not only our wallets, but our mental state. We all reach the end at some point.

[@wis9]

So - Sleep - consistent, high quality sleep is your #1 life priority. - Diet - eat a Mediterranean like diet. Example foods include vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes (beans, chickpeas, lentils), lean proteins, and extra virgin olive oil. - Exercise - 6 hours a week. Incorporate strength, cardio, flexibility and balance. - Family, friendship and community - actively foster meaningful relationships. - Things to avoid - fast food, junk food, smoking, vaping, excessive alcohol and social media - and anything addictive.

[@kentroskelley1389]

I’d be interested in his rationale about EVOO. I’ll have to find his programs website for his thoughts.

[@hobbyfarmer1452]

Bryan’s biological age is much younger than his chronological age. I believe his life style such as diet, exercise and sleep hygiene contributed to the majority of it. As for supplements, I think vitamins and minerals helped. How did he measure other supplements helped lower his bio-age?

[@mikafoxx2717]

Pretty sure he says the same things. Sleep, exercise, and healthy diet is most of the benefit. He likes getting plenty of antioxidants and such as well.

[@douglasauruss]

Go Michelle!!!

[@michelle_cen]

Thanks Doug 🤗

[@prsh5673]

Over five million children under five die every year from preventable causes. if he were serious about equitable longevity, he’d invest those 2 million dollars into public health care for the most underserved, instead of doing a personal experiment that has very little validity imo

[@greenprincess]

Why does this guy get any flak. He's just very passionate about living healthily and wants others to join him.

[@MilipTichaelPhomas]

Stats sound awesome Seems like a great guy Honestly looks 60 years old

[@janerkenbrack3373]

I am naturally skeptical about movements like this. Often it is little more than someone who hit the genetic lottery promoting some possibly beneficial diet or supplement as the cause of their health. Some of this may be true here, but I certainly cannot determine that from watching a video on KZbin. Especially not when it is a video of a gathering of mostly true believers who themselves mostly look like they too are genetically advantaged. It does sound like much of what he is promoting is beneficial, and I am in agreement about eating a plant-based diet and getting plenty of sleep. But whether or not the benefits of purchasing supplements and expensive olive oil are more than marginal is unknowable without broad testing. This also seems elitist, to a degree. It can hardly be said that a movement that is economically off-limits to most of the world's population, is anything but. I do not agree with that "libertarian" idea of bypassing the FDA and other regulatory agencies and letting the people be their own guinea pigs. (This sounds like what one of his speakers was suggesting). I do find that following a healthy diet and lifestyle is conditioned by social norms. It is my opinion that most people who abandon vegan diets do so because of indirect peer pressure. People need companionship and social engagement. I follow a plant-based diet, and have almost abandoned eating out with friends because of the dearth of healthy options where I live. I hang on, and have found a way of building a social life that doesn't depend on meals, but many people do not. In this matter forming this "cult" (if you will) of adherents, gives many people that group acceptance that makes healthy eating better. But it also isolates these people from the rest of society. I also don't see how this can be used to promote general well-being through plant-based diets, as supplementation and membership is a priority. Thank you folks for looking into this, and I greatly appreciate the channel's efforts to promote healthful eating in a way that is not exclusionary or expensive.

[@jadenamber8378]

The only way to never die is ... never be born.

[@asprinklingofclouds]

I'm in two minds about this, his ultimate goal (Don't Die) is not achievable and I am also sceptical about the accuracy and relevance of the clinical markers, other than that he appears to be a pretty healthy chap. On the other hand it is great that somebody is attempting this, even though it is a case study of one (at least to the extent he is doing it). Being over a decade older than Bryan Johnson however I very much doubt I will be around to see how he fared.

[@KrwiomoczBogurodzicy]

“Problems are soluble. (…) Everything that is not forbidden by the laws of nature is achievable given the right knowledge*.” - David Deutsch, _The Beginning of Infinity_ [*I’d rather say: right intentions, attitude, motivation, knowledge, resources, effort] “A 3-D printer with the resolution of one atom would be able to print a human if it was given the right program.” - David Deutsch, _Making Sense Podcast_ #022

[@HvdHaghen]

Why do you think: "Don't die" is not achievable?

[@asprinklingofclouds]

@@HvdHaghen I don't think we will have the technology to address all causes of age related death for at least another 100 years. Not only that, if he somehow does manage to avoid death through ageing, there are other causes which eventually cannot be avoided - accidents, wars etc. I read somewhere that if ageing was cured the average lifespan before death through accident or murder would be around 600 years.

[@HvdHaghen]

@@asprinklingofclouds Brian is 47 years old now. If most causes of age related death are cured over the next hundred years, he has to survive until he is 147 years old. Madam Jeanne Louise Calment died at the age of 122. Brian has to live 25 years longer than she did, but he does not smoke, nor drink alcohol and has much better healthcare than she had. Also she did not adjust supplements, food and live style to the newest scientific standards. Is that enough for him to reach the age of 147? I don't know, but it does not seem impossible to me. Thereafter in the next 600-100 years science can solve the other causes of dead, so he can live much longer than 600 years.

[@asprinklingofclouds]

@@HvdHaghen I think supercentenarians have genes for longevity, it's not a case of food and fitness when you get to these extremes of age. Jack La Lanne lived to be 96, his brother, Norman, who was not into fitness, lived to be 97. One example of good genes in the family which win out over 'healthy' lifestyle factors.

[@johncarr2333]

I couldn't stand this guy before this Tuber. I am glad that you did this show. He's not so bad. I think the woman that spends the 100$ a month proves an important point, given a modest and healthy lifestyle, genetics trumps the specifics of marginal benefits (forgive my use of that soiled word). At N=1, there is too much potential error to be conclusive, but it's in the right direction

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you! 400+ comments in, finally someone mentions Julie Gibson Clark 😃 I think she does prove an amazing point about how much healthy lifestyle can accomplish. And yes, genetics matter too... Just less than most people think.

[@TheDessertFaux]

Informative. Thank you.

[@julioandresgomez3201]

It's curious that no one mentions the tremendous importance of breathing for health and longevity, for quality and quantity of life. Doing some conscious deep breathings a day is at least as good as getting a full body massage a week.

[@CursiveDragon]

"Wirelessly swallow?" I gotta put the 8 Track up; I'm falling behind. : ) Great job Michelle, loved the review.

[@michelle_cen]

Thanks Cursive Dragon! Love your username 😍🐉

[@marigoldenergy8512]

Thank you. I found this very interesting.

[@michelle_cen]

You’re welcome ❤

[@carinaekstrom1]

I love Bryan Johnson's pursuits. Thanks for featuring his work!

[@michelle_cen]

You're welcome, thank you for watching :)

[@dj.h7424]

Loved this video; Bryan's doing interesting work, seems a genuinely nice person despite a complicated upbringing and background. Also his sense of humour is a good trait!! I say long live this Snake Oil salesman!! Interesting to see all the so-called carnivores coming out of the woodwork again (worming their way lol) but so great that neither this channel nor Bryan rise to the hate comments. Laughter and sleep definitely two of the best medicines!!