Just Don’t Die – Bryan Johnson Comes to Netflix

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As a seasoned analyst with a keen eye for both technology and human behavior, I find Bryan Johnson’s journey to be a fascinating study of ambition, fear, and the relentless pursuit of perfection that seems to define our modern era. His quest to defy aging, while seemingly fantastical, mirrors our collective desire to escape the inevitable march of time and embrace immortality.

For those unfamiliar, Johnson is the creator of Kernel and Braintree, however, he is more recognized as an exemplar of what may occur when a tech magnate concludes that extending life is the next logical move following payment processing. Driven by this goal to slow down his biological age, he has developed a routine that blends elements of Black Mirror with over-the-top Goop, making it completely captivating.

As a crypto investor, I’ve been following the latest news about Netflix, and I’m intrigued by their upcoming documentary on Elon Musk. This film is said to offer an in-depth exploration of the tech-bio-industrial complex from Netflix’s sophisticated algorithmic perspective, while also providing a captivating character study of Musk himself. The intriguing part is that viewers will have the opportunity to witness Musk managing his mitochondria and employing what he refers to as “Blueprint.” This personal anti-aging strategy involves tracking over 70 biomarkers and maintaining a daily routine so rigorous, it would leave a Buddhist monk in awe.

But let’s not pretend this documentary is just about science. It’s Bryan Johnson, folks. There will be drama, existential questions, and at least a few moments where you wonder if he’s an earnest visionary or just another tech bro with too much money and not enough hobbies.

Anticipate Netflix to focus on the grandeur of the content. This isn’t a leisurely exploration by Ken Burns of historical records; it’s a flashy, quick-moving portrayal of billionaires attempting to evade aging while we ponder between oat milk or almond milk for breakfast. Let’s face it: people aren’t tuning in merely for the detailed scientific explanations of protein folding or gut microbiomes. The allure here lies in Johnson himself—his idiosyncrasies, his habits, and his decision to transform his life into a sci-fi experiment for public consumption.

Here’s the thing, though: love him or hate him, Johnson’s obsessive pursuit of biological optimization is a mirror for society’s own fears and ambitions. We’re living in an age where people’d rather scroll through Instagram filters than confront the reality of wrinkles and mortality. Johnson’s entire lifestyle is essentially an Instagram filter made flesh—a curated, quantified life in pursuit of perfection. It’s equal parts inspiring and unsettling.

The question Netflix should consider is whether this documentary will only provide a superficial peek or if it’ll delve more deeply. Is Johnson’s story revealing about human nature, or is it merely a wealthy individual’s midlife crisis presented in a polished manner by the FDA? Given Netflix’s tendency, it seems they will likely strive for both, perhaps including captivating shots of Bryan meditating at sunrise to keep viewers engaged.

Ultimately, this documentary is equally about Bryan Johnson and ourselves. Despite his bold biohacking endeavors, Johnson shares the universal dilemma that we all grapple with: defining a meaningful life. Perhaps, in discovering the answers, it’s not through biomarkers, but by considering how we use our limited time – perhaps not obsessing over calorie counts or scheduling beauty treatments excessively.

As an aside there’s now an active betting market on Polymarket for Bryan’s nighttime erections. 

Bryan said there a few things to consider when making your wager: 

On December 16th, I will be back from China, and measurements will be taken during the last week of the month. I haven’t measured before how much international travel impacts Non-Targeted Emissions (NTE), but I can tell from casual observation that it noticeably reduces them. My body tends to get disrupted quite a bit with such a significant time zone change, and it remains to be seen how long it will take for my body to readjust to normal NTE levels.

Initially, my Non-Tenes muscle Excursion (NTE) measurement was approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes, which is typical for a 47-year-old individual. However, after undergoing two treatments – first, focused shockwave therapy, followed by botox injections – I managed to improve my NTE to just 2 hours and 59 minutes, similar to an average of 18-year-old. Yet, it’s important to note that the benefits of these therapies gradually diminish over time.

Beginning around mid-November, I initiated a second course of shockwave treatment on my penis, carrying out three sessions. However, it may take up to twelve weeks following the therapy for noticeable improvements to become apparent.

Natural Talent isn’t something that you can actively strive for your best in. It either occurs naturally or doesn’t. When you sleep, your body simply performs these talents automatically.

As an analyst, I can affirm that Neutrophil Telomere Length (NTE) serves as a substantial biomarker for assessing various aspects of one’s health, encompassing sexual, cardiovascular, and psychological wellbeing.

+ Deficiencies in NTE correlates with an increased risk of premature death by 70%.

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2024-12-13 16:01