Challenging Bryan Johnson On His “Never Die” Biohacking Protocol

Dr. Mikhail "Mike" Varshavski D.O.
Actively Practicing Board Certified Family Medicine Doctor living in NYC
#1 Health/Medicine Influencer w/ 25,000,000+ followers
Aiming to make the field of medicine relatable, understandable, and fun! 

Executive Producer - Doctor Mike
Director of Production - Dan Owens
Managing Editor/Producer - Sam Bowers
Editor/Designer - Caroline Weigum
Editor - Juan Carlos Zuniga


Doctor Mike

Brian Johnson's ambition to achieve immortality and maximize species lifespan.

Johnson aims for admiration in the 25th century, believing they'll see humanity's extraordinary potential.

His focus is species maximization, not individual life maximization.

A discussion on whether prioritizing longevity reduces life's enjoyment.

Introduction of Brian Johnson and his Project Blueprint, a self-funded endeavor to extend lifespan.

Johnson's extreme lifestyle includes experimental treatments for longevity.

The philosophy behind Johnson's pursuit of longevity and legacy.

The interview aims to understand Johnson's approach and philosophy.

Focus shifts from individual protocols to the philosophy of control in anti-aging.

Discussion on the inspiration and motivation behind Johnson's journey.

Johnson uses a thought experiment: imagining what advice people from 1870 and 2500 would give.

The implications of superintelligence on human life and the role of longevity.

Johnson believes future humans will advise against death, given the advent of superintelligence.

Project Blueprint's true aim is to prepare for the era of superintelligence.

Comparison of human intelligence to insects and the potential of AI to solve aging.

The 'don't die' game as the most prevalent game played by humanity.

Exploring the potential societal and ethical implications of indefinite lifespans.

Discussion on population control and resource management in a world without death.

Johnson's perspective, comparing himself to Homo erectus and their limited foresight.

The inability to predict the future and the focus on the certainty of not wanting to die.

Johnson's systematic approach to extending his lifespan through measurement and scientific literature.

Addressing the cultural narratives surrounding death and the potential for a shift in perspective.

Discussion on how religions and cultural norms attempt to reconcile with death.

The idea of 'don't die' as a relatively new concept, previously deemed impossible.

The possibility that 'don't die' is another story humans tell themselves.

Johnson's focus on the desire to continue existing in the next moment as a basis for his actions.

The Darwinian perspective on longevity and the potential legacy of prioritizing 'don't die'.

Johnson's vision of a future where humanity's primary goal is to avoid death, individually and collectively.

Discussion on the balance between length and quality of life.

Johnson's skepticism about predicting the impact of extended lifespan on quality of life in the future.

Discussion on the ethical considerations of extending life beyond a certain quality threshold.

The practicality and generalizability of Project Blueprint's approach.

Discussion on the potential for others to learn from Johnson's approach.

The challenge of generalizing Johnson's highly personalized approach to others.

The core tenets of Blueprint are universally applicable, while some aspects are personalized.

The revolutionary aspect of Blueprint lies in its philosophy, not the science.

Johnson's three existential threats to humanity: annihilation, unsustainability, and AI.