Natasha Tori Maru

He is basically a transhumanist proponent, I suppose? Bit of ethical fireworks there.

Yeah, but I do feel there is a lesser evil to the microplastic side effect: that plasma is used for critical care applications. Tons more plasma and blood is needed. Looking at it wholistically that is - I do see the humor in it though and I know you weren't suggesting to stop donating lol Plasma is also used for fuckloads more shit that just donating - it is used for creating medications, treating burns, immunotherapy, liver treatment. Theres more I just cannot recall

@Ramasta9 And there are many who will not value that, and are yet to experience the truth there. Which is how we come to what we have today

If we look at nature as engaging with the flow of life and the process of homeostasis (this is a rather simplistic breakdown), his current methods seem to be attempting to understand and leverage those systems to engage in immortality. But this is a slippery slope - because can his methods be viewed as using force? Because nature, to me, is much more about engaging in the ebbs and flows and change. Working with potential and effects. I do think leveraging existing systems is working with nature. But would be break these systems in his pursuit? His experiment begins to appear to turn sour if we think on 'How far is he willing to take force as a method to achieve immortality?' If existence is the highest virtue, as he professes - is he willing to make himself inhuman to pursue permanent existence? Just random ideas

@Ramasta9 I think Bryan's idea is to merge with AGI - I could be wrong, but I am sure that is where he sees his path going. So not being human (as we know it) appears to be is what he is aiming for. Whether this divorces us from our humanity or spirituality is up for debate.

Oh gosh no...

Just asked chatGPT what it knew about his algorithm he wants people to live by - he mentions it in the 'Don't Die' dinners he hosts. I think the first discussion is the proposal 'If you could opt in to have an algorithm decide how to live, would you?' with the idea that you have to adhere to it 100% no matter what. Which is an interesting proposition because in the dinners you can see attendees lose their shit over the free will concept etc. Many people outright reject it because of rebellious tendencies - some opt in 100%. They are an interesting watch if anyone is curious. There's one with Miranda Kerr, and another with Jake and Logan Paul. Another with the Kardashians. The idea being blueprint will form an algorithm that you live by 100% to reverse or stop aging - this is part of how he thinks we will semi merge with AGI. The weird ideology there is the part I don't agree with, the rest of his work is good though. I like the idea behind the longevity stuff, I prefer quality of life though. But I think he is going for both. I think the attachment to the body is the bit strange, but it could be how he is phrasing his stuff. I think due to him being an ex mormon he may have some carryover with the 'Don't Die' stuff and framing it as a religion. Because he doesn't need to frame it that way. I cannot make up my mind with him. But I think he has good intentions. Tier 1 or 2 thinker? Again I am not sure because of the 'Don't Die' stuff.

I think there is some evidence microplastics can be reduced through blood donation - plasma specifically. I have to say I donate blood & plasma regularly and all I notice is a lot of fatigue while my body replenishes after a donation Having said that I have no issues neurologically at 39 years old (lots of time for that shit to accumulate). But that says nothing really. It is my understanding after speaking to some of the contractors who set up filtration systems, most microplastics get into the environment from car tyres & synthetic clothing fibres. From there into the water supply. In addition - the lab scientists at one of the research facilities we fit out said the amount from plastic bottles themselves didn't seem to concern them. More the supply from tyres + clothes into the water. Who knows though - this was midyear 2024 I spoke to them so they may have different more advanced knowledge now. I love pumping people for information

Half the malformed expressions of toxic femininity that manifest in the patriarchal structure of society are a direct result of it. And men are beginning to feel the negative effects of that patriarchy also. It all stems from imbalance. I do not state the above with any blame or judgement toward the men of today - many of our current generation of men and below are suffering as a result of this old structure. As the general awareness of society is raised we all (masculine & feminine polarity both) feel the negativity of previous structure. It was necessary to progress to this point. And that is all.

AI synopsis: 'Bryan Johnson is founding a new movement called "Don't Die," which he describes as a "religion" based on longevity and the idea of existing indefinitely. This ideology, which stemmed from his work in biohacking and anti-aging, proposes that the "body is God" and that humanity can overcome mortality through science and technology, especially in the era of artificial intelligence. The movement aims to be a unifying framework, a "grand unifying theory of existence," that guides humanity to survive and thrive by prioritizing existence and using technology to defeat death. '

Indeed, just IMAGINE Job's reaction to what apple has become. I recall my media teacher in high school - the first iPod had recently come out. We all had huge hard drives for film work, Nokia 3210, iPods (if lucky) and huge camera setups. He said, and I quote 'give it 15-20 years and Apple will have consolidated all of this stuff into a pocket sized media centre + phone everyone carries with them'. He called it - and he also said Steve Jobs would probably have a ball busting time with business because he was so non-conformist & building something no one could envision.

This is quite ironic because every iphone lately has been juiced by marketers to death, exactly as Jobs described marketing teams flogging products with the equivalent of a 'new bottle shape' as a product.

inc marketing team: milk it boys and never stop

The way I learned (learned the fucken hard way) to get what I want done? Endless, nonstop & relentless follow-up. Its not any advice someone wants to hear. But this is the only way to get projects accomplished on-time and within budget. Kill them with kindness and be ruthless with action. First it might help to know what you want, though. Values assessment.