Don't Die
Bryan Johnson's core philosophy, which he frames not just as a health goal but as the next major ideology for humanity, on par with democracy or capitalism.
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Summary
Don't Die is a philosophical concept championed by entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, renowned for selling Venmo. This ideology posits that achieving extreme longevity and optimizing human performance is the next crucial human endeavor, particularly in light of impending superintelligence. Johnson's core tenet emphasizes high-quality sleep as the most effective performance-enhancing drug, vital for improving willpower and mental health by ensuring optimal prefrontal cortex function. He advocates for specific practices such as avoiding late meals and screens before bed, and limiting caffeine intake to enhance sleep quality and lower resting heart rate, directly challenging the prevalent "grind" culture among startup founders. This concept is distinct from the 2019 absurdist zombie comedy film "The Dead Don't Die" and is the subject of an upcoming 2025 documentary titled "Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever."
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Extracted Attributes
Type
Philosophical concept, human ideology
Proponent
Bryan Johnson
Core Thesis
Optimizing for high-quality sleep is the most impactful health intervention for longevity and performance.
Primary Goal
Achieving longevity and optimizing human performance
Anticipated Context
Impending arrival of Superintelligence
Recommended Tactics
Finish final meal four hours before sleep, avoid screens for an hour before bed, stop caffeine intake around noon
Contrasting Ideology
'Grind' culture
Key Practice (Sleep)
Lowering Resting Heart Rate before bed
Benefits of Improved Sleep
Enhanced Willpower, optimal Prefrontal Cortex function, improved Mental Health, mitigation of Anxiety and Depression
Timeline
- The film 'The Dead Don't Die' (distinct from Bryan Johnson's concept) had its world premiere as the opening film at the Cannes Film Festival. (Source: wikipedia)
2019-05-14
- The film 'The Dead Don't Die' was theatrically released in North America. (Source: wikipedia)
2019-06-14
- The official trailer for the documentary 'Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever', featuring Bryan Johnson's quest for longevity, was posted on YouTube. (Source: web_search_results)
2024-12-19
- The documentary 'Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever', exploring Bryan Johnson's efforts to defy aging, is scheduled for release. (Source: web_search_results)
2025
Wikipedia
View on WikipediaThe Dead Don't Die (2019 film)
The Dead Don't Die is a 2019 American absurdist zombie comedy and metacinematic film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch. It features an ensemble cast including Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, Tilda Swinton, Tom Waits, Danny Glover, Caleb Landry Jones, Rosie Perez, Iggy Pop, Carol Kane, RZA, Austin Butler, and Selena Gomez and follows a small town's police force as they combat a sudden zombie invasion. The film had its world premiere as the opening film at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2019. It was theatrically released in North America on June 14, 2019 by Focus Features, and earned $15.3 million at the box office. It received mixed reviews from critics.
Web Search Results
- What "Don't Die" means to us... Stop what you're doing and read this.
Please, take a few seconds today to reflect on these words as they apply to your life, and if you find the value, share with someone else who could use them. This brand is about perpetuating and contributing a lifestyle we believe in, and these words are the beating heart of our brand. Read them, share them, live by them. -Go Fast Don't Die "He who becomes the slave of habit, who follows the same routes every day, who never changes pace, [...] In the process of writing another blog article from recent travels, we came across this piece from Brazilian writer and journalist, Martha Medeiros. It gave us goosebumps. People ask us about what the motto "Go Fast Don't Die" means and this covers the "Don't Die" portion better than we could possibly write. [...] who does not risk certainty for uncertainty, to thus follow a dream, those who do not forego sound advice at least once in their lives, die slowly. He who does not travel, who does not read, who does not listen to music, who does not find grace in himself, she who does not find grace in herself, dies slowly. He who slowly destroys his own self-esteem, who does not allow himself to be helped,
- Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever | Official Trailer | Netflix
### Description 831932 views Posted: 19 Dec 2024 How far would you go to live forever - or even just slow down the aging process? This startling documentary by Chris Smith (Fyre, 100 Foot Wave) is told through intimate access to Bryan Johnson, a man who has dedicated his life to defy aging. Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever dives into the controversial wellness practices one man is using to maintain youth and vitality, and the effect this journey has on himself and those around him. [...] Watch on Netflix: About Netflix: Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever | Official Trailer | Netflix [...] these rich Silicon Valley types chasing the fountain of youth. [woman] I'm worried for him. We just don't know how his body's going to react. [Bryan] We may walk into a future where all of us live healthier, longer. I want to live with everything that I am. So yeah, I hope you don't die. [chuckles] [dramatic music stops]
- Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever (2025) - IMDb
discuss his burnout, depression, exit from Mormonism and its repercussions because he desired to avoid painful emotions and memories.The Don't Die enterprise is fuelled by Johnson's need to carve out a new identity and fulfill his fantasy of cheating death at all cost, while avoiding the difficult topics of self-fidelity, self-compassion and self-acceptance (all three of which Johnson is no closer to achieving). Living a healthy lifestyle through minimising stress, eating nutritious food, [...] Cast & crew User reviews IMDbPro # Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever 2025 TV-14 1h 28m IMDb RATING 6.1/10 4.4K YOUR RATING Play trailer2:02 1 Video14 Photos Science & Technology DocumentaryDocumentary Explores a man's quest for immortality and the lengths he goes to defy aging.Explores a man's quest for immortality and the lengths he goes to defy aging.Explores a man's quest for immortality and the lengths he goes to defy aging. Director + Chris Smith Stars [...] ### More like this 7.7 Avicii - I'm Tim 6.4 Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action 6.7 Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy 6.6 Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut 7.1 American Murder: Gabby Petito 6.6 Con Mum 7.0 Don't Die 6.7 Titan: The OceanGate Disaster 7.5 American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson Bryan Johnson 6.1 Biggest Heist Ever 6.0 Trainwreck: Poop Cruise ### Related interests Science & Technology Documentary Documentary ### Storyline Edit ### Top picks
- r/EnglishLearning on Reddit: What does "Don't die on us" mean ...
"Don't die on us" is a way of telling the dying person not to give up and "hold on" to his/her life. Hope this might help, I'm not the best at describing stuff
- don't die - Urban Dictionary
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