Netflix director adopted three habits after a year with biohacking millionaire Bryan Johnson
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Chris Smith followed biohacker Bryan Johnson for a year for his documentary, ‘Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever’. Netflix filmmaker Chris Smith spent a year with tech entrepreneur and biohacker Bryan Johnson, who has garnered significant attention for his ambitious quest to reverse aging and extend the human lifespan.
Known for his strict 1,950-calorie vegan diet, extensive supplement regimen, and experimental treatments — including a multigenerational blood plasma exchange with his son — Johnson’s methods have sparked both fascination and criticism. Smith, renowned for documentaries like Tiger King and Fyre, embarked on a year-long journey to document Johnson’s endeavors for his new film, Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever, premiering on Netflix on January 1.
Reflecting on the experience, Smith said that while he didn’t adopt Johnson’s more extreme practices, he did make some lifestyle adjustments. “A year later, I drink less, go to bed earlier, and wear a ring that tells me how bad my sleep is,” he shared with Fortune.
Johnson’s many techniques have been built up into something that he calls his “Blueprint Protocol,” and the whole system is hugely expensive, costing an estimated $2 million each year. The list of “routine measurements” that Johnson undergoes according to his website includes things like weight, body fat, muscle mass, body water, BMI, blood glucose, and regular MRI scans and ultrasounds to screen for any issues.
