Navigating Chaos and Immortalization Through Written Works

This chapter explores the clarity gained from historical hindsight and the importance of focusing on what truly matters amidst chaos. It delves into the concept of immortalizing oneself through writing and discusses the intersection of long-term thinking, personal mortality, and societal change.

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Bryan Johnson joins Antonio Garcia Martinez and Erik Torenberg on Moment of Zen to discuss the deeper spiritual beliefs behind the "Don't Die" movement in the face of AI and the inadequacy of human clock speed. They cover religions as death cults, long-termism vs engineering your own longevity, and Bryan's recent interview on Tucker Carlson.

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Bryan Johnson on Tucker Carlson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr4E0jEjQMM