Anti-ageing millionaire Bryan Johnson launches new ‘AI religion’ called Don’t Die; know what it is about

Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson, known for his USD 2 million-a-year anti-ageing regimen, has launched a controversial new ideology dubbed Don’t Die. Positioned as a ‘religion,’ the movement aims to align humanity with artificial intelligence (AI) to overcome biological death and ensure species survival.

Announced via a series of X posts, Johnson claims Don’t Die will become ‘history’s fastest-growing ideology’ and secure humanity’s future in the AI era.

The Four Shifts Driving the Movement Including Optional Death:

Johnson argues the world faces four existential challenges:

1. AI Superintelligence: Rapid advancements in AI demand ethical alignment with human values.

2. Survival Threats: Current ideologies fail to address the risks of AI-driven human extinction.

3. Biological Mortality: Johnson claims AI could render death ‘optional’ through medical breakthroughs.

4. Lack of Unity: No framework exists to harmonize human and AI goals.

Don’t Die acts as a ‘universal translator’ to bridge these gaps, merging health optimization with AI integration. ‘Without this, we risk extinction,’ Johnson warned.

The viral thread:

Dear humanity,

I am building a religion.

Wait a second, I know what you’re going to say. Hold that knee-jerk reaction and let me explain.

First, here’s what’s going to happen:
+ Don’t Die becomes history's fastest-growing ideology.
+ It saves the human race.
+ And ushers in… pic.twitter.com/MJcrU9uXNf

— Bryan Johnson (@bryan_johnson) March 7, 2025

Living the ‘Don’t Die’ Doctrine

Johnson practices what he preaches as his daily routine including strict sleep schedules, nutrient-rich meals, and exhaustive organ monitoring. Additionally, he credits this regimen for achieving the ‘slowest ageing speed in recorded history.’ The entrepreneur also prioritizes stress reduction, toxin avoidance, and social connections. To spread his vision, Johnson launched the Don’t Die app, urging users to track their ‘Don’t Die Score,’ join local communities, and participate in events like hikes and meetups.

A Legacy of Defying Death

Johnson first gained fame for his extreme anti-ageing experiments, including transfusing blood from his son. With Don’t Die, he expands his mission, blending biohacking with AI advocacy. In the most recent of his known displays, he abruptly left a podcast recording with Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, citing poor air quality and the normalisation of air pollution in India.