The Optispan Podcast with Matt Kaeberlein

Don't Fall For This Scam: Matt's Deepfake PSA

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Nov 6, 2025

Matt dives into the alarming issue of deepfake videos impersonating reputable figures in health. He uncovers the misleading claims made in these videos about common health items like green tea and coffee. The dangers of pseudoscience are highlighted, showing how misinformation can harm real health efforts. Listeners learn practical tips to avoid falling for longevity scams, such as verifying expert credentials and resisting emotional manipulation. The conversation stresses the importance of relying on trustworthy sources to navigate health information.

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ANECDOTE

Discovery Of A Deepfake Wellness Channel

Matt Kaeberlein discovered a YouTube deepfake channel called Time to Thrive mimicking Dr. David Sinclair with AI voice and mannerisms.
The channel gained tens of thousands of followers in weeks and Matt found the videos noticeably off despite disclosed AI use in descriptions.

ANECDOTE

Examples Of Fabricated Health Claims

Matt cites specific fake claims: tea and coffee 'regrow stem cells,' olive oil fasting doubles autophagy, and drinking molasses prevents diabetes.
He labels these claims as fabrications and emphasizes some hacks are harmless but spread damaging pseudoscience.

INSIGHT

Misinformation Lowers Trust And Evidence Standards

Matt argues widespread misinformation erodes trust in science and medicine and lowers evidence standards.
He warns that normalizing pseudoscience makes it harder for legitimate experts to be heard.

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