Longevity guru Bryan Johnson: "People really want me to die"
LOS ANGELES — Bryan Johnson , the face of the longevity movement who believes he may never die, announced recently that he had an incurable autoimmune disease — and his critics cheered, he told "The Axios Show" in an exclusive interview Monday. "I mean, I think people really want me to die. Now I get it. It's funny. It's ironic. I push a lot of buttons that people don't like," he said. The big…
Bryan Johnson, a leading proponent of longevity, recently disclosed that he has been diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disease. His critics appeared pleased by the news, according to Johnson in an interview with The Axios Show. Johnson, who is 49, has been at the forefront of the "Don't Die" movement, promoting longevity and pushing boundaries in health interventions.
The irony of people celebrating his diagnosis, given his advocacy, did not escape Johnson, but he views it as a testament to his mission and an opportunity to prove the effectiveness of his approaches. Johnson spends a significant portion of his income on extreme health treatments and maintains a substantial following online. Despite the potential implications of his diagnosis for his campaign against aging, Johnson remains undeterred, viewing it as a challenge that aligns with his goals.
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