S5 EP3: Bryan Johnson discusses life-changing psychedelics, superintelligence, and night-time erections
The Louis Theroux Podcast
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 - 1 hour 28 minutes
In this episode, Louis is joined by tech entrepreneur turned longevity evangelist, Bryan Johnson. Dialling in from his home in Los Angeles, Bryan tells Louis all about his quest to live forever, from the psychedelic experience that changed his life, to the role of superintelligence in the future. Plus, Louis learns the importance of night-time erections.
Warnings: Strong language and some adult themes.
Links/Attachments:
Mind – UK Mental Health Charity
Suicide Prevention UK
Book: The Ghost in the Machine, Arthur Koestler (originally published in 1967)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ghost-Machine-Arthur-Koestler/dp/1939438349
‘How to be 18 years old again for Only $2 million a year’ - Bloomberg (2023)
TV Show: ‘Silicon Valley’ (2014-2019) - HBO
https://www.hbo.com/silicon-valley
‘Harvard study, almost 80 years old, has proved that embracing community helps up live longer and be happier’ - The Harvard Gazette (2017)
Credits:
Producer: Millie Chu
Assistant Producer: Maan al-Yasiri
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Audio Mixer: Tom Guest
Video Mixer: Scott Edwards
Shownotes compiled by Immie Webb
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows
A Mindhouse Production for Spotify
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