Anti-aging zealot Bryan Johnson wants to start ‘foodome sequencing’

Bryan Johnson proposes 'foodome sequencing' to test and improve diet safety.

: Bryan Johnson, known for his focus on anti-aging, aims to sequence 20% of the U.S. food supply, enhancing dietary safety by identifying contaminants. He announced this initiative at SXSW, emphasizing the difficulty of obtaining clean food and encouraging public support through a donation-based testing system. Despite online criticism, Johnson promotes aligning AI with life-preservation goals as part of his broader 'Don't Die' philosophy. Although met with skepticism, his protocols and product endorsements highlight his commitment to healthier lifestyles and longevity.

Bryan Johnson, an investor and founder of the 'Don't Die' movement, is introducing a concept akin to genome sequencing but for food, called 'foodome sequencing'. He plans to test 20% of foods that make up 80% of the American diet, emphasizing the importance of identifying toxins present in everyday food items. This initiative was unveiled at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, where Johnson discussed the challenges of accessing clean food due to potential contaminants in even organic products.

The founder and former CEO of companies like Kernel and Braintree, is driven by a mission to extend human lifespan through unconventional methods. Among these, he has participated in blood transfusions with his 17-year-old son and shock therapy treatments. Emphasizing traditional life-extending practices such as better sleep, exercise, and community engagement, he argues that eating genuinely healthy food remains a significant challenge due to unrecognized toxins.

At SXSW, Johnson proposed creating a publicly accessible database where consumers can fund testing to verify the safety of specific foods and brands. His vision is to hold food companies accountable by publicizing the presence of harmful elements like heavy metals and microplastics. This concept received enthusiastic support from the audience, who engaged in interactive longevity experiments led by Johnson.

Despite facing criticism for his bold claims about the potential of AI to eliminate death, Johnson champions the alignment of AI development with the mission of human life preservation. According to him, the advent of AI represents a new era, necessitating a shift from economic motivations to survival objectives centered around human longevity. He poses the idea of utilizing AI to harness insights from numerous geniuses to confront challenges in aging and life extension.

Dr. Andrew Steele, a longevity scientist, acknowledges the benefits of good diet and exercise but stresses the significance of genetics over extreme actions in determining lifespan. Nevertheless, Johnson continues to advocate for his 'Blueprint Protocol'—a lifestyle regimen aiming to achieve optimal health markers, while promoting his supplement line, including a product humorously named 'Snake Oil'. By merging traditional health advice with radical theories, Johnson continues to intrigue and polarize his audience on the future possibilities of extending human life.

Sources: The Verge, TechCrunch, WIRED

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