The Brian Lehrer Show Selling Eternal Life
Aug 11, 2025
Tad Friend, a staff writer at The New Yorker and author of 'In the Early Times: A Life Reframed', dives into the intriguing longevity industry. He discusses the booming market focused on defeating death and the billionaires fueling this quest. The dialogue explores biohacking trends, the skepticism around health supplements, and the need for balanced nutrition. Friend also tackles the philosophical implications of digital immortality, raising questions about identity in the race for eternal life.
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Peter Diamandis' Optimized Routine
- Peter Diamandis tracks biometrics, takes 50+ supplements, uses multiple red-light devices, and bikes into Zooms every morning.
- He also jets worldwide giving talks and sometimes undermines his own longevity by burning the candle at both ends.
Fountain Life Concierge Clinic Pricing
- Diamandis co-founded Fountain Life, a concierge longevity clinic charging $21,500 a year and $85,000 for Platinum access.
- Clients receive comprehensive scans every three months and frequent doctor consultations to tweak supplements and treatments.
Biohacking Lacks Simple Panaceas
- Basic sleep, exercise, diet, and stress reduction provide the largest, proven longevity gains.
- A 12-year, 7-million-person study found multivitamin takers had a 4% higher chance of death, showing some 'hacks' can backfire.
