A wealthy individual is allocating $2 million annually in pursuit of eternal life and has provided insight into his motivation.
Finance technology mogul Bryan Johnson has gained attention for his unique lifestyle aimed at prolonging his life, a journey he embarked on in 2021.
Named ‘Project Blueprint,’ Johnson’s initiative focuses on rejuvenating each of his organs to counteract aging and achieve immortality.
Johnson’s rise to fortune came after he established the payment systems firm Braintree in 2007, which later acquired Venmo for $26.2 million in 2012.
The company was subsequently purchased by PayPal for $800 million in 2013, solidifying Johnson’s status as a multimillionaire.
Despite his success, the entrepreneur, who now has an estimated net worth of $400 million, spent much of the following years indulging in unhealthy food, excessive drinking, and grappling with mental health challenges, including depression.
Determined to transform his lifestyle, Johnson adheres to a strict diet, consuming all meals before 11 a.m., and ensures he is in bed by 8:30 p.m. These are just some of the less radical changes the 47-year-old has made.
His upcoming Netflix documentary, “Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants To Live Forever,” delves into the more extreme measures he has taken in his quest to extend his life.
Johnson elaborates on his reasoning for undergoing blood plasma transfusions involving himself, his 17-year-old son, Talmage, and his 70-year-old father, previously claiming his ‘super blood’ had reversed his father’s age by 25 years.
However, he discontinued this practice after six months due to a lack of observed benefits, as reported by Fortune.
In the trailer for the documentary, Johnson shares his desire to live indefinitely.
He states, “I really want to have multiple lifetimes with my son. One hundred lifetimes isn’t going to be enough.”
In a 2023 interview with The Guardian, Johnson reflected on the realization that led to Project Blueprint, following a decade of personal struggles: “What I said about myself is: do I really think that I can live my best life on my own?”
“And I decided that, no, I can’t. I just don’t have what it takes. I really need this augmentation.”
The new documentary, directed by Chris Smith of Tiger King fame, provides an in-depth look into Johnson’s mindset, his demanding daily schedule, personal life, and medical treatments.
It also addresses broader questions about societal fears of death and traditional views on aging.
Smith shared with Tudum: “Last year, I saw a headline about a man spending $2 million a year to become 18 again.”
“That initial curiosity led to a 12-month journey following Bryan Johnson’s quest and its effect on those closest to him, while interviewing experts from around the world to get a better understanding of the people trying to live healthier, longer.”
Reflecting on the documentary’s impact on his own life, Smith noted: “A year later, I drink less, go to bed earlier, and wear a ring that tells me how bad my sleep is.”
“Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants To Live Forever” will be available on Netflix starting Wednesday, January 1.