Billionaire Bryan Johnson, who wants to 'live forever', has a message for Indian techie bragging about working till 4 am
Billionaire tech entrepreneur and anti-ageing enthusiast Bryan Johnson has offered some stern advice to an Indian techie who bragged on X (formerly Twitter) about working until 4 a.m.'It's 4 AM guys, but builders are building. What's your excuse?' the techie posted.
Johnson replied: 'It may feel heroic, but you're spending down your human capacity. That posture reduces brain oxygen by 30%. The blue light suppresses melatonin, fragments deep sleep, and blunts next-day insulin sensitivity. The missed sleep raises cortisol, increases visceral fat, and decays memory.'Others echoed similar concerns.'No good code is being written at 4 a.m. and ruining your morning focus—the best focus of the day,' one user commented.
Another added, 'Whatever they are building now by staying awake will be built by an AI agent in 10 minutes five years from now. What's the point?'A third said, 'The excuse is to feel good, rest, be healthy, and make better decisions. Sure, working late can sometimes be fun, like a night out—but it should be special, not routine.'Bryan Johnson is a billionaire entrepreneur best known for his ambitious quest to reverse the aging process. He's the founder of Braintree (which was acquired by PayPal) and Kernel, a company focused on brain-machine interfaces.
Johnson has invested millions in anti-aging experiments, including controversial procedures such as receiving plasma transfusions from his teenage son. His highly regimented lifestyle, known as "Project Blueprint," involves strict diet, sleep, and exercise routines, all aimed at optimizing biological age.
He has also proposed the creation of a new community framework he calls the 'Don't Die' religion—a movement focused on longevity, combining science, shared purpose, and the social cohesion often found in traditional religious communities. Recently, he shared a detailed account of his morning routine on X (formerly Twitter). Johnson, who starts his day at 4:30 am and concludes his morning routine by 10 am, dedicates a significant portion of his day to self-care. His routine includes a variety of health and wellness practices, some of which might appear unusual to the average person. He begins his day by measuring his inner ear temperature and using various biohacking tools like the BP (Blueprint) hair serum and a red light cap.This is followed by exposure to 10,000 lux light to help wake up his body, and then he proceeds with a shower, washing out the serums from his hair.He then moves on to a regimen of longevity-based nutrition, including a 'Longevity Mix' and a combination of protein, collagen, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), and berries. This is followed by a comprehensive supplement stack aimed at enhancing overall health. Afterward, he engages in a physical workout session that focuses on strength, balance, flexibility, and either Zone 2 or High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).
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