'Hit by a bus': What 'biohacker' Bryan Johnson thinks will kill him
Silicon Valley mogul Bryan Johnson continues his controversial biohacking journey, aiming for extreme longevity through experimental health practices. Despite skepticism from the scientific community regarding his claims, Johnson and his partner remain committed to their anti-aging regimen.
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It explores the intersection of extreme wealth, health technology, and the ethical boundaries of human experimentation.
The 49-year-old millionaire says a substantial part of the world wants him to die.
David Marchese for ABC 31 August 2026 9 min read Caption: Bryan Johnson recently visited Australia to meet Kate Tolo's family. Photo credit: X: Bryan Johnson Bryan Johnson just marked another birthday, a potential inconvenience for the man who says he wants to live forever.
Last week, the controversial Silicon Valley mogul turned 49.
But according to his Australian girlfriend, Kate Tolo, that number does not fit with Johnson's physical and mental state.
Bryan Johnson working out while wearing a VR headset.
"He annoyingly feels younger than me!" the 30-year-old tells triple j hack .
"I get off the couch and my knees hurt but he is springing up and trying to dunk [a basketball] at the moment."
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