Uncanny Valley | WIRED How to Not Die in Silicon Valley
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Jul 31, 2025 Silicon Valley elites are diving into extreme biohacking in their quest for immortality. They explore radical practices—from cryogenic freezing to unconventional anti-aging treatments—raising ethical questions about wealth and health. The discussion highlights the cultural obsession with longevity and efficiency, challenging our definitions of a fulfilling life. Listeners are also treated to humorous takes on health routines and a lively recap of a campy vampire drama, blending entertainment with thought-provoking insights on living forever.
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Brian Johnson's Extreme Longevity Quest
- Brian Johnson spends around $2 million a year on extreme longevity efforts.
- His methods include blood plasma exchanges with his son and penis shock therapy.
Longevity vs. Disease Prevention
- Silicon Valley's longevity efforts split between disease prevention and anti-aging obsession.
- Aging is natural, not a disease, complicating goals of living forever.
Peter Thiel's Cryonic Ambitions
- Peter Thiel plans cryogenic freezing after death to be revived later.
- The process involves replacing blood with chemicals and packing in ice.
