The $20 Pill Billionaires are Taking to Live Forever (#458)

Billionaire Investments

Billionaires are increasingly investing in health-focused companies, driven by a desire to extend their lifespans. Sam Parr highlights Sam Altman, who invested his entire liquid net worth into two companies, Helion Energy and Retro Biosciences, with the latter focusing on health and longevity 1. Shaan Puri notes that many wealthy individuals are exploring drugs like metformin, initially used for diabetes, for their potential longevity benefits 2.

It's basically like, really rich people who have won at life and now they only think about big picture things and they're trying not to die because they got it pretty good.

--- Shaan Puri

The trend reflects a broader interest among billionaires in health innovations that promise to extend life spans.

   

Longevity Practices

Wealthy individuals are adopting unique health practices to increase longevity. Sam Parr shares insights from historical figures like John Rockefeller and Thomas Edison, who were meticulous about their diets and routines 2. Modern billionaires, however, have access to more scientific advancements, such as the Rejuvenation Olympics, where participants aim to reduce their biological age compared to their chronological age 3.

The whole competition is to see who can decrease their biological age compared to their chronological age.

--- Sam Parr

These practices highlight a growing trend among the wealthy to leverage both traditional and cutting-edge methods to enhance their lifespan.