Bio-hacker Bryan Johnson announces 'foodome sequencing' project: What is it?
What's the story
Bryan Johnson, the founder of the Don't Die movement, is all set to revolutionize food safety with his latest initiative: "foodome sequencing." Speaking at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, Johnson revealed plans to analyze 20% of foods that constitute 80% of the American diet. The project aims to identify toxins in everyday grocery items and create a public database for safe consumption.
Life extension
Johnson's personal journey and lifestyle changes
Johnson, a former CEO of Kernel and Braintree, has devoted his life to discovering methods to prolong human life. His unorthodox techniques include blood transfusions with his son and shock therapy treatments. Although the advice of better sleep, community engagement, exercise, and healthy eating is simple; he stresses that buying clean food is a major hurdle because of possible toxins in grocery store foods.
Public initiative
Vision for a toxin-free food database
Johnson's vision for the "foodome" sequencing project is to test as much food as possible and create a public database. This platform will allow people to donate money for testing certain foods and brands for toxins such as heavy metals or microplastics. The results from these tests, he hopes, will hold brands accountable for unsafe food practices.
AI alignment
Controversial perspective on AI and human immortality
Johnson has been criticized online for his belief that with the advent of AI, we may be the first generation that doesn't have to die. He argues that humanity is giving birth to super intelligence, which is a significant global event. He suggests aligning AI with preserving human life rather than money-making, and using it to tap into millions of "human-level geniuses" for tracking progress and tackling aging challenges.
Lifestyle formula
Johnson's 'Blueprint Protocol' and product line
Despite some experts being skeptical of his extreme measures for life extension, Johnson continues to promote his "Blueprint Protocol." The lifestyle formula claims to maintain the world's best biomarkers. Along with this, he's also marketing supplements and foods under the brand name Snake Oil.