Culture Changers with Allison Hare

Don't Die - Controversial Netflix documentary deep dive!


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n this episode of The Reinvention Room, Allison Hare and guest Danielle Laughlin dive into the provocative Netflix documentary Don’t Die, chronicling Bryan Johnson’s $2M-a-year mission to stop aging. This live, unscripted conversation explores the ethics of biohacking, the rigidity of Johnson’s lifestyle, the cultural obsession with longevity, and the societal standards of aging for men and women. With sharp opinions and plenty of laughs, this episode will have you questioning everything you thought about living—and dying.

Notable Timestamps
  • 0:00 – 1:45: Allison sets the stage with Bryan Johnson’s background and the Don’t Die documentary.
  • 1:46 – 6:30: Bryan Johnson’s journey from suicidal tech entrepreneur to anti-aging pioneer.
  • 6:31 – 12:00: Johnson’s strict protocol: Scheduled sex, 11 a.m. dinners, and other wild dating rules.
  • 12:01 – 19:45: Ethics of biohacking: Can you play God and still have a meaningful life?
  • 19:46 – 24:00: Is perfectionism killing joy? The dangers of rigidity in a hyper-measured life.
  • 24:01 – 30:20: Gendered perspectives: Why anti-aging is marketed as beauty for women but optimization for men.
  • 30:21 – 34:15: The cult of longevity: Connection and community in Johnson’s movement.
  • 34:16 – 39:00: Reimagining aging: What could the future look like if we lived longer, healthier lives?
  • 39:01 – End: Visionary or narcissist? Final thoughts on Bryan Johnson and the anti-aging movement.

Resources Mentioned

  • Netflix Documentary: Don’t Die
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