Don’t Die with Bryan Johnson

Dave Asprey

Oct 15, 2024

Episode description

Today, we’re unlocking the full potential of your brain—starting with Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint for longevity and brain optimization. 

We’re revisiting our conversation with Bryan, the creator of the Don’t Die movement (among many other things), to explore how his groundbreaking approach to brain health and biohacking is reshaping the future of longevity. 

First, we dive into Bryan’s mission to make brain monitoring as easy as tracking blood glucose, using his Blueprint protocol to measure and optimize cognitive performance for better health and wellness. 

Then, we tackle the deeper side of biohacking—longevity, societal reactions to living longer, and how to handle critics when you’re pushing the limits of human potential. 

Finally, Bryan shares his personal journey—investing $80M into brain science, building the Blueprint for optimal living, and discovering the power of community and lifelong friendships for a long, vibrant life. This episode will change the way you think about brain health and the future of humanity. 



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Episode description

Today, we’re unlocking the full potential of your brain—starting with Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint for longevity and brain optimization. 

We’re revisiting our conversation with Bryan, the creator of the Don’t Die movement (among many other things), to explore how his groundbreaking approach to brain health and biohacking is reshaping the future of longevity. 

First, we dive into Bryan’s mission to make brain monitoring as easy as tracking blood glucose, using his Blueprint protocol to measure and optimize cognitive performance for better health and wellness. 

Then, we tackle the deeper side of biohacking—longevity, societal reactions to living longer, and how to handle critics when you’re pushing the limits of human potential. 

Finally, Bryan shares his personal journey—investing $80M into brain science, building the Blueprint for optimal living, and discovering the power of community and lifelong friendships for a long, vibrant life. This episode will change the way you think about brain health and the future of humanity. 



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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Question sauna's effectiveness in slowing aging

Bryan Johnson does not use saunas because the available evidence did not cross his team's threshold for proving it slows the speed of aging or reverses aging damage.

Reframe health optimization as professional rejuvenation athlete

To avoid public criticism, reframe intense health optimization as being a 'professional rejuvenation athlete,' which makes the dedication respectable, similar to how a sports figure like LeBron James is admired.

Reframe criticism as predictable societal response

View criticism from others not as a personal attack but as a predictable, algorithmic, biochemical reaction to any behavior that falls outside of established societal norms.

Aim for respect from future generations, not current peers

Aim to be respected by people in the 25th century rather than your current peers, as seeking approval now incentivizes you to adopt ideas from the past.

Disregard first four thoughts to discover original ideas

To generate original ideas, disregard your first four thoughts on any topic as they are likely just parroting societal norms, and aim for the fifth thought which might actually be interesting.

Choose between NR and NMN for equal NAD results

A 90-day self-experiment measuring intracellular NAD levels showed that both NR and NMN were equally effective, suggesting the debate between them may be unnecessary for achieving results.

Utilize testosterone patches to counteract calorie restriction effects

To counteract the testosterone-lowering effects of a calorie-restricted diet, Bryan Johnson uses testosterone patches to maintain his levels around 900.

Utilize psychedelics to expand your mental map of possibilities

Psychedelics can be used as a tool to populate your mental map with the full range of conscious experiences your brain is capable of, changing your perception of what is possible.

Transition from PRP to Tixel for enhanced hair loss treatment

For treating hair loss, the protocol is moving away from Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and is now exploring Tixel, a thermal-mechanical device, to enhance the delivery of exosomes to the scalp.

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