

Who Wants to Live Forever? The Economics of Immortality, Tech Bros & Tír na nÓg
14 snips Jul 10, 2025
The discussion kicks off with Oasis and shifts to the surreal ambitions of tech billionaires investing heavily in immortality. Brian Johnson's extreme anti-aging regimen, including teenage blood transfusions, raises eyebrows. The podcast explores the booming $70 billion anti-aging industry, questioning if eternal youth will be a luxury for the wealthy. Cultural references to Irish mythology tie in with our obsession with avoiding death. Are we inching closer to a modern Tír na nÓg, accessible only to a few? The implications of such endeavors paint a thought-provoking picture of our future.
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Irish Myth on Immortality
- The Irish myth of Oisin and Tír na nÓg illustrates humanity's ancient desire to dodge death.
- Oisin's story ends with him turning into an old man after 300 years, showing death is inevitable.
Brian Johnson's Extreme Longevity Quest
- Brian Johnson spends $2 million annually on an extreme anti-aging regimen including 100 pills daily and teenage blood transfusions.
- He tracks odd health metrics like nighttime erections in his quest to slow aging by 7.5 months per year.
Tech Investment in Longevity
- The anti-aging industry is a $70 billion market projected to double by 2034, driven by tech billionaire investment.
- Gene therapy and cellular reprogramming startups backed by Google and Jeff Bezos lead a biotech longevity race.