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Bryan Johnson, 46, has embarked on an endless quest for youth that involves some unorthodox methods. This extraordinary journey has its roots in a childhood shaped by strict Mormon values and experiences that changed his view of life.
He claims to have lowered his biological age through his various treatments, with the ultimate goal of living to 200. His daily routine includes taking 111 pills and a series of treatments that cost him about $2 million each year. But this approach is not just personal: Johnson wants to make his discoveries accessible to everyone by setting up affordable programs.
He is currently undergoing shock wave therapy on his penis, a process he describes as extremely painful but essential to his rejuvenation. Johnson, a true modern-day Dorian Gray, does not just admire himself in the mirror; he analyzes the aging of each of his organs every day using sophisticated devices.
Beyond his personal experiments, Johnson founded Blueprint, an organization aimed at compiling and testing technologies to slow aging. Very active on social media, he champions ideas that are sometimes controversial, notably on artificial intelligence and overpopulation. After succeeding in the business world, Johnson turned away from his former life to devote himself fully to this quest for immortality.
Despite his success, his personal life remains complicated. Since his son left for college, he finds himself alone and struggles to find a partner who accepts his way of life, which defies not only the limits of science, but also social conventions.