Steroids, Gene Therapy, Peptides: The Future of ENHANCED Sports with Aron D’Souza

Dave Asprey

Oct 24, 2024

Episode description

Step into the future of sports performance with The Human Upgrade as Dave Asprey and Aron D’Souza, founder of the Enhanced Games, uncover the controversial world of steroids, gene therapy, peptides, and human enhancement. In this groundbreaking episode, they explore how athletes can push the boundaries of physical and mental performance by embracing cutting-edge science once banned by traditional sports bodies like the Olympics. 

Discover why the Enhanced Games are redefining fairness in athletics, allowing competitors to use biohacking and performance-enhancing technologies to unlock new levels of strength, speed, and recovery. Aron breaks down the ethical dilemmas, the science behind enhancements, and why athletes should have full control over their bodies and biology. From synthetic growth hormones to the latest in gene therapy, this episode dives deep into the future of sports innovation. 

Whether you’re fascinated by the world of biohacking, curious about the next big revolution in sports, or want to understand how gene therapy and performance enhancers could impact human longevity, this episode delivers a thought-provoking look into the possibilities of superhuman performance. 

Could you be the world’s next super athlete? Age might soon be irrelevant! The future of athletic potential is wide open—are you ready to take the leap? 



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Resources: 

Enhanced Gameshttps://enhanced.org 

Enhanced Games Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/enhanced_games/ 

Dave Asprey’s Websitehttps://daveasprey.com 

The Human Upgrade Podcasthttps://daveasprey.com/category/podcasts/ 

Gene Therapy for Longevityhttps://daveasprey.com/genetherapy 

Danger Coffeehttps://dangercoffee.com 

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Episode description

Step into the future of sports performance with The Human Upgrade as Dave Asprey and Aron D’Souza, founder of the Enhanced Games, uncover the controversial world of steroids, gene therapy, peptides, and human enhancement. In this groundbreaking episode, they explore how athletes can push the boundaries of physical and mental performance by embracing cutting-edge science once banned by traditional sports bodies like the Olympics. 

Discover why the Enhanced Games are redefining fairness in athletics, allowing competitors to use biohacking and performance-enhancing technologies to unlock new levels of strength, speed, and recovery. Aron breaks down the ethical dilemmas, the science behind enhancements, and why athletes should have full control over their bodies and biology. From synthetic growth hormones to the latest in gene therapy, this episode dives deep into the future of sports innovation. 

Whether you’re fascinated by the world of biohacking, curious about the next big revolution in sports, or want to understand how gene therapy and performance enhancers could impact human longevity, this episode delivers a thought-provoking look into the possibilities of superhuman performance. 

Could you be the world’s next super athlete? Age might soon be irrelevant! The future of athletic potential is wide open—are you ready to take the leap? 



Sponsors

 

Resources: 

Enhanced Gameshttps://enhanced.org 

Enhanced Games Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/enhanced_games/ 

Dave Asprey’s Websitehttps://daveasprey.com 

The Human Upgrade Podcasthttps://daveasprey.com/category/podcasts/ 

Gene Therapy for Longevityhttps://daveasprey.com/genetherapy 

Danger Coffeehttps://dangercoffee.com 

Danger Coffee Instagramhttps://www

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Prioritize health screenings over drug testing for athlete safety

The Enhanced Games will mandate comprehensive health screenings like echocardiograms and MRIs to ensure athletes are healthy to compete, a safety measure the Olympics lacks.

Recognize Ozempic's market value surpassing generative AI startups

The enhancement drug Ozempic has added more value to the market ($1 trillion) than all generative AI startups combined, including OpenAI.

Challenge age norms by running faster than Usain Bolt at 65

A key goal is for an enhanced athlete in their 60s to run faster than the fastest natural human, challenging the concept of age-related decline.

Implement XX and XY chromosome categories to eliminate gender identity conflicts

To avoid political battles over gender, the Enhanced Games will have competition categories based on XX and XY chromosomes rather than gender identity.

Explore ancient Greek performance enhancers for athletic edge

The desire for athletic enhancement dates back to ancient Greece, where athletes would boil and ingest bull's testicles as a performance-enhancing drug.

Ensure athletes compete with optimal hormone levels for fair recovery

It is considered cruel to make athletes compete without having appropriate hormone levels that allow them to heal and recover effectively.

Expose doping truth: 44% of athletes admit to substance use

According to IOC-funded research, 44% of Olympic athletes admit to using banned performance-enhancing substances, yet only 1% are ever caught.

Avoid IV drips over 500ml in 12 hours to stay compliant with anti-doping rules

Receiving an IV drip of more than 500ml in 12 hours, a common practice for overcoming jet lag, is a banned practice under the World Anti-Doping code.

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