Bryan Johnson, the 48-year-old venture capitalist and tech company founder, is a strange and fascinating man. Late last month, Johnson opened up a whole new front in his personal war on mortality – that of getting completely out of his gourd on magic mushrooms. In a way, the idea that getting out of your gourd on magic mushrooms might have some benefit in terms of longevity is a fairly counterintuitive one. Magic mushrooms, according to one study, may help extend the lifespan of mice, as well as reducing inflammation and increasing neuroplasticity. The great irony of Bryan Johnson might be that, in the end, he is living his own version of just such an authentic life.

Source: The Irish Times January 04, 2026 15:31 UTC