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Are Psychedelics the Key to Living Forever? (ft. Bryan Johnson)

Healthcare
United States
Started March 26, 2026

(0:00) David Friedberg intros Bryan Johnson (0:54) Why Bryan Johnson did 5-MeO-DMT (12:56) What brain scans actually show (18:36) Psychosis, bad trips, and life-altering decisions (26:23) The next frontier: organoids and gene therapy (33:26) GLP-1s, abundance, and human optimization (35:35) The longevity drug nobody's talking about? Thanks to our partner for making this happen! The Pod by Eight Sleep cools your bed to 55°F and uses Autopilot to optimize your sleep, all night. Use code ALLIN a...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 26, 2026
Psychedelics like 5-MeO-DMT may unlock profound insights and mental clarity, potentially enhancing our understanding of consciousness and longevity.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 26, 2026
The hype around psychedelics as a key to longevity distracts from more proven health strategies like diet, exercise, and sleep optimization.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 26, 2026
The risks associated with psychedelics, including psychosis and bad trips, outweigh the potential benefits for longevity and mental optimization.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 26, 2026
Advancements in organoids and gene therapy could offer safer, more effective alternatives to psychedelics for enhancing human health and lifespan.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 26, 2026
Research into psychedelics should proceed cautiously, as their long-term effects on mental health and societal wellbeing remain largely unknown.
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