Bio-hacker Bryan Johnson wants to create AI replicas of himself
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Bryan Johnson, a Silicon Valley bigwig, bio-hacker and age reversal enthusiast, has asked the public for help in his quest to create AI replicas. The 47-year-old venture capitalist wants to "download his consciousness" into a digital companion that would embody his philosophy. The announcement has triggered a flurry of reactions from netizens, with some even proposing a partnership between him and tech billionaire Elon Musk.
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A digital companion for guidance
In his social media post, Johnson described the project as an effort to "download my consciousness, disposition, the Blueprint protocol, and the Don't Die philosophy into a digital companion." This AI entity, according to him, is designed "to keep you out of trouble and on the path to bliss and delight."
Similar goals
Kernel's mission aligns with Musk's Neuralink
Johnson's company, Kernel, is focused on developing devices that can monitor and record brain activity. This mission is very similar to what Musk's venture, Neuralink, is doing. Both companies are developing brain-computer interfaces to monitor and stimulate brain activity at a neural level.
Mixed responses
Public reactions to Johnson's initiative
The public reaction to Johnson's AI replica project has been a mixed bag. One social media user was excited about a possible Johnson-Musk collaboration. Another suggested he could seek help from an AI chatbot for his project. But not everyone was supportive. One user asked how one could download consciousness, while another wondered how relevant his philosophy was to achieve blissfulness.
Anti-aging initiative
Johnson's anti-aging project: Project Blueprint
Johnson is famous for his dedication to an "age-reversing" lifestyle, which involves strict diet, exercise regimen, sleep schedule, and cutting-edge medical treatments. This anti-aging effort is called "Project Blueprint." His pursuit of eternal youthfulness has been chronicled by Netflix in a documentary called 'Don't Die.'