Bryan JohnsonFounder of Blueprint and Don't Die

People call my lifestyle weird. Meanwhile, our society is built on addiction and we celebrate it

23 May 2023 · 1 min

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In this brief monologue, Bryan Johnson condemns the pervasive addictions that dominate modern life, arguing that they are the most dangerous threat to humanity. He points to the ubiquity of fast‑food restaurants and sugary drinks, the compulsive use of smartphones and social media, and binge‑watching as examples of a societal “walking addiction” that is celebrated and protected. Johnson contrasts this with his own choice to prioritize early bedtime and quality sleep, noting that such healthy habits are labeled as “weird” by a culture that has normalized self‑destructive behavior.

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This self destructive harm we're doing to ourselves and others is kind of insane. It's kind of the most dangerous thing we're doing to the species. It's at the root of everything else going on. It is stupid that we ask people right now to walk or Drive past 10 fast food restaurants and 10 chains offering 50 grams of sugar in a drink before work and then ask them to stay off their phones. The addiction of social media and avoid binge watching something and avoid. And avoid the addiction of all the foods. We're in a walking addiction in our society and we celebrate it, we protect it. If someone like me wants to go to bed on time and get great sleep, it's like, that's weird. It's all backwards.