This Machine Kills Patreon Preview – 420. Long Live the Moron Kings
Aug 27, 2025
Dive into the bizarre world of fringe futurists and biohackers chasing immortality. The discussion highlights the extravagant tactics of the wealthy trying to extend life, featuring a notable profile of Peter Diamandis. Questions about the ethics and feasibility of these pursuits emerge, leaving listeners to ponder the implications of such grand dreams. It's a wild ride into the realm where money meets the quest for eternal life!
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Billionaires Fuel The Longevity Boom
- The New Yorker profile links billionaire funding to a boom in longevity clinics and fringe therapies.
- Wealthy technocrats funnel capital into immortality projects because they can fund multi-lifetime experiments.
Immortality As Wealth Preservation
- The hosts highlight the absurd logic of preserving wealth by extending life indefinitely.
- They suggest immortality projects are partly motivated by the desire to avoid passing wealth to 'undeserving' heirs.
Diamandis's Daily Biohacking Regimen
- Edward describes Diamandis's personal biohacking routine: dozens of supplements and fringe therapies.
- He likens Diamandis's regimen to Ray Kurzweil's practices and places it at the center of the longevity milieu.
