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Bryan Johnson: Don’t Die, Beating Entropy, AI Alignment & The Two-Species Future

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Nov 17, 2025
Bryan Johnson, an entrepreneur and longevity advocate, presents his 'Don't Die' moral philosophy, emphasizing existence as the highest virtue. He discusses how societal engineering can address issues like inequality and stagnation in a future influenced by AI. Johnson outlines his Blueprint program for improving health and behavior, stressing collective action for longevity. He also connects innovations in crypto, reflecting on his Braintree experience, as a potential way to support a shared commitment to sustain life and combat entropy.
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Existence As Primary Moral Value

  • Bryan Johnson frames a new moral philosophy: existence itself is the highest virtue, not profit or status.
  • He argues this shift matters because AI creates a pivot where preserving existence should guide choices.
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Current Systems Trade Life For Gain

  • Johnson says current systems prioritize wealth, status, and power even at the cost of health and environment.
  • He contends that leads society to implicitly value those goals over continued existence.
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Life As Fighting Entropy

  • Johnson reframes life as a continuous fight against entropy that intelligence must prioritize.
  • He suggests defeating entropy (aging, system breakdown) becomes central as AI amplifies power.
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