"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg

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Bryan Johnson joins Antonio Garcia Martinez and Erik Torenberg to discuss the deeper spiritual beliefs behind the "Don't Die" movement in the face of AI and the inadequacy of human clock speed. They cover religions as death cults, long-termism vs engineering your own longevity, and Bryan's recent interview on Tucker Carlson.



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LINKS:


Bryan Johnson on Tucker Carlson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr4E0jEjQMM&t=0s

Bryan Johnson's Blueprint/ Don't Die: https://protocol.bryanjohnson.com/DONT-DIE-by-Zero  

(Book recommendation) The Postmortal by Drew Magary: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10673576-the-postmortal 


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TIMESTAMPS:


(00:00) Intro

(00:44) Bryan Johnson's long-term perspective

(02:07) The intersection of technology and longevity

(06:31) The concept of the network state

(07:59) Sponsors: Dealcraft | Notion

(14:38) AI as the steward of knowledge

(18:18) Philosophical implications of AI and longevity

(35:14) The future of AI and human culture

(35:49) Rabbinic rulings and AI

(36:10) Sponsor: Squad

(37:18) Debating the impact of AI on society

(38:40) The speed of change and societal adaptation

(40:28) Existential risks and AI

(43:23) Human resilience in crisis

(44:43) The philosophy of 'Don't Die'

(55:21) The role of birth rates in society

(57:31) Wrap

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