AI startup CEO mutes Bryan Johnson and stops using health trackers, says 'it's all made up'; post goes viral
Would you give up your fitness tracker device, daily biometrics, and strict health hacks if it meant reclaiming your peace of mind? Well, that's the question many are asking after a California-based startup founder, who publicly distanced himself from the tech-fueled and intense longevity routine promoted by age-reversal influencer Bryan Johnson. The X (formerly called Twitter) post has now gone viral.
Alex Finn, the CEO of the AI content tool, shared a post on his X on Sunday, which is now doing the rounds on social media. The founder of Creator Buddy took to his X (formerly called Twitter) to share that he has dropped using his Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and Whoop band and has also muted Bryan Johnson.
In the viral post, he explains why he chose to stop indulging in all this and said he did this just to reduce stress and get better sleep.
'Optimising every part of life caused more stress than it solved'
According to Finn, he sleeps better now without obsessively monitoring his health and thinks that the constant need to track every metric in life has gone too far.
He continues to argue that what's sold as 'scientific' optimisation often becomes a source of anxiety rather than just for well-being.
Alex mutes Bryan Johnson, the fitness enthusiast
Apart from stopping the tech devices for tracking health that gave Alex more stress than good, he mentioned that he has muted Bryan Johnson, who has become an internet sensation and a global face of biohacking in recent times.
Johnson is known for spending over $2 million a year on a team of doctors, data, supplements and routines, and he majorly focuses on reversing his age at any cost, the post added.
His routine involves syncing his lighting with natural circadian rhythms, using red light therapy, undergoing frequent blood tests to monitor biomarkers, maintaining strict control over his calorie intake, and tracking hundreds of metrics related to his body's functions, but guess what? Finn isn't buying into that level of discipline.
Finn shares how one can really be fit and healthy in a viral post
At the end of the post, Finn mentioned that life is a lot more fun when he doesn't have to hit 50 benchmarks a day to convince himself that he is healthy.
Following this, his new 'routine' now includes working out occasionally and not overdoing ice cream. Further pointing out a study, Finn says that research claims that glass bottles might contain more microplastics than plastic ones, highlighting how wellness trends can sometimes be deceptive or rooted in questionable science.
'It's all made up,' Finn said bluntly, adding, 'We've gone too far, and I think once people realise 90% of this bro science we've all bought into is completely made up, they'll swing back to just trying to live a good, healthy life without trying to quantify every metric.'
Got rid of my Apple Watch. Got rid of my Whop. Got rid of my Oura ring. Muted Bryan JohnsonNo more sleep scores. No more recovery scores.Optimizing every part of my life caused more stress than it solvedIronically I've never slept better in my entire lifeI think we are…
Netizens react to AI startup CEO's viral post
As soon as the post surfaced on the internet, it quickly grabbed eyeballs, and netizens shared their thoughts as well. One asked, "Did you notice the benefits of Apple Watch / Whop? If so, why remove them if they were bettering you?"
Did you notice the benefits of Apple Watch / Whop? If so, why remove them if they were bettering you?
To which he responded, saying, They don't actually do anything for your health. They just quantify and measure everything. The benefits come from the impact of knowing all those metrics.
They don't actually do anything for your health. They just quantify and measure everything.The benefits come from the impact of knowing all those metrics.While yes there's positive impact, I also think there's a big negative impact nobody talks about just from the neuroticism…
While yes, there's a positive impact, I also think there's a big negative impact nobody talks about just from the neuroticism it causes."
"Switched my Apple Watch back to a normal (good looking) watch.
Not only does it feel better because I don't optimise for everything - steps, constant notifications, etc - but it also looks 10x better."
And replied, "My brain feels clearer."
"Substitute time spent on configuring apps and tracking...with meditation. And eat nutritionally dense foods," another added.
Substitute time spent on configuring apps and tracking...with meditation. And eat nutritionally dense foods.#WellbeingV3.0
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Danish influencer wants to buy 'more papads made by Amitabh Bachchan'; internet jokes he also 'grows basmati rice'
An influencer called Frederikke from Copenhagen, Denmark, recently travelled to Nepal, where she picked up some delicious papadoms. She just wanted to know who the man on the cover was, not recognising that he was Amitabh Bachchan. The internet was more than thrilled to remind her of the cultural zeitgeist that he is. (Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan is hunting trolls on Twitter today; gives brutal replies to 'buddha sathiya gaya hai', 'ganja' comments) The internet was anything but helpful when an influencer asked where she could find papads made by Amitabh Bachchan. Frederikke posted a reel on her Instagram, writing, 'Who is this man—and why does he make the BEST papadum I've ever had?! I bought this papad back in Nepal and haven't found it anywhere in Copenhagen. I'm running low… if anyone knows where to get this or who this legendary papad guy is, please help.' In the video, she takes a Bikaji moong dal papad out of the packet, roasts it on an electric stove, and happily bites into it, while asking people to tell her where to find more papad and to tell Amitabh he makes them best. Influencer gets a masterclass on Amitabh Bachchan While Frederikke was most likely joking, given that her handle is bhukkad_bidesi and she probably knows who Amitabh is, people on the internet had a ball. One person hilariously commented, 'Yeah. He personally hand rolls each papad in his Mumbai mansion. Real artisanal stuff.' Another wrote, 'He also used to grow basmati rice at India Gate, New Delhi.' Fans even brought up Amitabh's ads for polio drops, pipes and soan papdi, while others tagged him in the comments. A person hilariously commented, 'And if you get indigestion after over eating PAPADUMS you can buy digestive aid tablets (hajmola) from same guy win!!!' Fans also flooded her comments with hilarious GIFs of Amitabh in reaction. Even Aishwarya Rai was dragged into the conversation, 'His daughter in law makes best hair dye and anti ageing cream called L'Oréal.' As was Shah Rukh Khan, 'wait till you try Shah Rukh Khan's pickles. He's my distant relative.' Amitabh has been working in films since the 60s and is one of the leading brand endorsers in India. He has been the face of brands like India Gate, First Cry, Just Dial, Cadbury, Kalyan Jewellers, Pepsi and more.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Man with stage 4 cancer beats rare mutation in Gurgaon
Gurgaon: Cancer is a relentless enemy but not an invincible one, says Dr Pooja Babbar, under whose watch a 38-year-old man with a rare and aggressive head and neck cancer has made a remarkable recovery. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The patient with Stage 4 mucoepidermoid carcinoma battled the disease for over two years, with no success from surgeries or conventional chemotherapy at a Jaipur-based hospital. But doctors under the care of Babbar — consultant and unit head, medical oncology at Fortis Hospital, Manesar — treated the patient, who has now beaten the disease after receiving advanced targeted therapy. Entrectinib, an oral targeted therapy, attacks cancer cells based on their genetic profile. Dr Babbar told TOI, "Oral targeted therapies offer a focused approach by attacking specific molecules in cancer cells, reducing damage to healthy tissue. In this case, the treatment led to a dramatic reduction — around 60–70% — in tumour size within two months and near-complete regression by the fourth month." Earlier this year, when the man had arrived at Fortis Hospital, the cancer progressed significantly, with a large tumour causing visible disfigurement on the right side of his face and neck and spreading to his lungs, doctors said. The patient was in severe pain, experienced significant weight loss and was emotionally distressed. Under the care of Babbar, the patient was assessed using next generation sequencing (NGS), a form of molecular testing that revealed a rare gene mutation found in fewer than 1% of cancer cases. This finding enabled doctors to shift from conventional chemotherapy to a personalised treatment plan using Entrectinib. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Despite the advanced stage of the disease, the personalised therapy not only halted the cancer's progression but also brought visible and measurable improvement in a short period. He is now stable and continues to undergo maintenance therapy with regular follow-ups. Dr Babbar laid stress on the importance of timely diagnosis and genetic profiling in delivering effective cancer treatment. "If there was further delay in personalised intervention, his survival chances would have declined drastically," she said.
India Today
an hour ago
- India Today
Dancer-actor Lauren Gottlieb returns to work, flaunts wedding ring at airport
Actor and dancer Lauren Gottlieb radiated a post-marital glow as she reached Mumbai airport on Monday. The actor didn't shy away from bustling with joy and excitement as she flaunted her wedding ring to the was Lauren's first appearance after she announced her wedding to her boyfriend, Tobias Jones, a London-based video creator and director. She had earlier shared dreamy photos on Instagram from her destination wedding that took place in Italy on June 11. The wedding was attended by her close friends and while interacting with the paparazzi, said, "Guys, I got married." She thanked the camerapersons for their wishes and said, "Life is good." The paparazzi then asked Lauren if she was travelling alone. To which, she responded, "I am alone right now. My husband, this is the first time I am saying that, is working, and I am working here. We are a working married couple."For her first post-wedding appearance, Lauren kept her look chic yet beautiful. She wore a halter-neck white and pink floral top with a denim skirt. She styled the look with earrings, a bracelet and white a look at the video here: Lauren earlier took everyone by a pleasant surprise as she shared her wedding photos on Instagram. "...On a Tuscan hilltop, with our hearts wide open,we promised each other forever. We've always felt this love was out there. A once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. And when we found it, and it felt like coming home (sic)," she wrote on expressed marrying each other was the most beautiful day of their lives and added it was everything they ever dreamt out some of her wedding photos here: Credit: Instagram/@laurengottlieb Credit: Instagram/@laurengottlieb Credit: Instagram/@laurengottlieb On the professional front, Lauren rose to fame with 'ABCD: Any Body Can Dance'. She was a runner-up in the dance-based reality show, 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 6' in 2013. She made a comeback on the show in 2015 as the judge of the also appeared in music videos like Badshah's 'Mercy', Harrdy Sandhu's 'Dance Like' and Fazilpuria's 'Million Dollar'.Must Watch
