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Bryan Johnson wants to start a new religion in which “the body is God” | MIT Technology Review

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The multimillionaire longevity influencer thinks his new faith could save humanity from superintelligent AI.

Bryan Johnson is on a mission to not die. The 47-year-old multimillionaire has already applied his slogan “Don’t Die” to events, merchandise, and a Netflix documentary. Now he’s founding a Don’t Die religion. Johnson, who famously spends millions of dollars on scans, tests, supplements, and a lifestyle routine designed to slow or reverse the aging process, has enjoyed extensive media coverage, and a huge social media following. For many people, he has become the face of the longevity field. I sat down with Johnson at an event for people interested in longevity in Berkeley, California, in…

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