Navigating Long-Term Thinking in a Rapidly Changing World

This chapter examines the interplay between personal mortality and societal evolution, highlighting the tension between present-focused engineering and visionary artistry. It discusses the impact of technological advancements on productivity, community dynamics, and the cyclical nature of human behavior amid transformative societal shifts.

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Bryan Johnson joins Antonio Garcia Martinez and Erik Torenberg 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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LINKS:

Bryan Johnson on Tucker Carlson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr4E0jEjQMM&t=0s

Bryan Johnson's Blueprint/ Don't Die: https://protocol.bryanjohnson.com/DONT-DIE-by-Zero

(Book recommendation) The Postmortal by Drew Magary: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10673576-the-postmortal

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