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Deep Dive from The Japan Times
186: Japan’s take on immortality; problems in Palworld
Feb 8, 2024
Scientists and tech billionaires pursuing immortality, Japanese ideas on immortality explored. The podcast also covers the Palworld-Pokemon scandal, discussing the game and its controversies.
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- Japanese scientists focus on practical solutions to help people age better and live longer, rather than pursuing complete immortality.
- The Palworld-Pokemon flare up highlights the ongoing debate in the gaming industry regarding borrowing ideas and avoiding outright copying.
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Tech millionaire Brian Johnson strives for biological age of 18
Brian Johnson, a tech millionaire, is working on a life extension regimen called Blueprint to reduce his biological age. He takes 111 pills daily, injects his teenage son's plasma into his body, and uses a tiny jet pack attached to his penis to monitor nighttime erections. Johnson sees himself as a guinea pig in the quest to stop aging, joined by other wealthy individuals like Jeff Bezos and Peter Thiel.
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