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Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
MrBeast shares 15-hour-a-day filming schedule, Bryan Johnson offers cryptic warning: ‘Jimmy, you'll…'
YouTube star MrBeast received some health advice from anti-ageing enthusiast Bryan Johnson after he revealed the toll his content production is taking on his body. Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, posted on X that he's been pushing his limits harder than ever in pursuit of creating what he believes is his best work yet. Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, posted on X that he's been pushing his limits harder than ever. 'I'm probably averaging 15 hours a day of filming this month and getting less sleep than I ever have in my life (I didn't even get to go to bed last night), but my god, these videos are the greatest content I've ever filmed,' he wrote. The post quickly gained over four million views, with many of his fans praising him for his dedication, while others raised concerns about his well-being. Bryan Johnson, the 46-year-old biotech founder who has been trying to reverse his biological age, also shared a cautionary tale. 'Jimmy, in time, you'll transition into making content battling the ideas of society. Be sure to properly nourish yourself now so that you're sufficiently vibrant and durable then," he wrote. Take a look at the post here: Recently, a US-based CEO shared that he got rid of his health monitoring devices and muted Johnson for better sleep and less stress. Alex Finn, CEO of the AI content tool Creator Buddy, said that he believed tracking and monitoring every aspect of life has had a negative impact on his health. "Got rid of my Apple Watch. Got rid of my Whop. Got rid of my Oura ring. Muted Bryan Johnson. No more sleep scores. No more recovery scores. Optimizing every part of my life caused more stress than it solved. Ironically I've never slept better in my entire life," he said. (Also read: Tech CEO ditches Apple Watch, mutes Bryan Johnson for better sleep: 'Caused more stress than it solved')
NDTV
24-06-2025
- Health
- NDTV
AI Startup CEO Mutes Bryan Johnson And Ditches Health Trackers, Here's Why
A US-based CEO has sparked debate online after sharing that he has gotten rid of his health monitoring devices and muted age-reversal enthusiast Bryan Johnson for better sleep and less stress. Taking to X, Alex Finn, CEO of the AI content tool Creator Buddy, said that he has dropped his Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and Whop band, and muted Bryan Johnson, all in an effort to reduce stress and sleep better. He believes that tracking and monitoring every aspect of life has a detrimental effect on one's health. He also argued that what's sold as "scientific" optimisation often becomes a source of anxiety rather than wellbeing. "Got rid of my Apple Watch. Got rid of my Whop. Got rid of my Oura ring. Muted Bryan Johnson. No more sleep scores. No more recovery scores. Optimizing every part of my life caused more stress than it solved. Ironically I've never slept better in my entire life," Mr Finn wrote. Got rid of my Apple Watch. Got rid of my Whop. Got rid of my Oura ring. Muted Bryan Johnson No more sleep scores. No more recovery scores. Optimizing every part of my life caused more stress than it solved Ironically I've never slept better in my entire life I think we are… — Alex Finn (@AlexFinnX) June 21, 2025 Further, the CEO said that he believes that the constant need to track every metric has gone too far. "We've gone too far and I think once people realize 90% of this bro science we are all bought into is completely made up, most people will swing back to just trying to live a good, healthy life without trying to quantify every metric of their health," he said. "I mean a report just came out that glass bottles have more microplastics than plastic bottles. I've spent the last 2 years watching health influencers on X spend $100 a week on Mountain Valley water. It's all made up," he continued. Mr Finn concluded his post saying that his new optimisation routine is basically working out once in a while and not eating too much ice cream. "Sweat every once in a while and try not to eat too much ice cream. That's my new optimization routine. Life's a lot more fun without when I don't have to hit 50 benchmarks a day to convince myself I'm healthy," he wrote. Mr Finn's post has sparked discussion online. Reacting to it, one user wrote, "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." "The irony of technology is that it's supposed to make our lives easier, but it often does the opposite. We live in a world where we have more information than ever before, but we're more stressed than ever before. The key is to find a balance. Use technology to improve your life, but don't let it control you. You're on the right track, brother," commented another. However, one user argued, saying: "these trackers are useful for one thing imo - you wake up early, feeling wide awake but a bit drowsy. you have to make a decision fast - go back to sleep, or start your day. having stats on your deep sleep/REM sleep helps make that decision and can save your entire day." "I think the right path is in the middle: - Knowledge about what is right for your body, balance fun/health. This biotech bubble at least educated us a lot about how our body works," said another.
Economic Times
23-06-2025
- Health
- Economic Times
'Got rid of Apple watch... Muted Bryan Johnson': AI startup CEO declares ‘it's all made up' in rant against wellness obsession
Alex Finn, CEO of Creator Buddy, has gone viral after ditching his Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and other health trackers, claiming they caused more stress than benefits. In a widely shared post, he declared that 'optimization culture' has gone too far, calling much of it 'made up' and advocating for a simpler, less obsessive approach to wellness. (Images: X/Alex Finn, Agencies) In a world increasingly obsessed with optimization, sleep scores, and biohacking, one Silicon Valley entrepreneur has decided to unplug—literally. Alex Finn, CEO of AI content tool Creator Buddy, has gone viral for rejecting the high-tech health trend sweeping through the startup and influencer circuit. From tossing his Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and Whoop band to muting longevity enthusiast Bryan Johnson on social media, Finn says he's finally found peace—and better sleep—by abandoning what he calls the cult of health optimization. In a candid post on X (formerly Twitter), Finn wrote, 'Got rid of my Apple Watch. Got rid of my Whop. Got rid of my Oura ring. Muted Bryan Johnson. No more sleep scores. No more recovery scores.' His reason? 'Optimising every part of my life caused more stress than it solved.' Ironically, he added, 'I've never slept better in my entire life.' Finn's public denunciation of 'bro science' comes as a sharp counter to the rising popularity of biohacking—a movement made mainstream by tech billionaire Bryan Johnson. Johnson reportedly spends over $2 million a year trying to reverse his age, meticulously following a hyper-disciplined regimen of calorie restriction, red light therapy, biomarker scans, and data-driven routines. But to Finn, this all feels like overkill. 'It's all made up,' Finn said in his post, citing a recent study that glass bottles may contain more microplastics than plastic ones, undermining a popular belief among health influencers. 'We've gone too far,' he continued. 'Once people realize 90% of this bro science is completely made up, they'll swing back to just trying to live a good, healthy life without trying to quantify every metric.' Finn's new wellness philosophy is refreshingly human: 'Sweat every once in a while and try not to eat too much ice cream.' He admits to still working out 'occasionally,' but he no longer stresses over his performance metrics or daily health checklists. 'Life's a lot more fun when I don't have to hit 50 benchmarks a day to convince myself I'm healthy.' Finn's stance has struck a chord online. One user commented, 'I gave up organic food for the same reason. It was keeping me from eating healthy.' Another added, 'Switched my Apple Watch back to a normal watch. Not only does it feel better because I don't optimise for everything, but it also looks 10x better.' In what might be a cultural shift-in-the-making, Finn predicts a major reversal in how we think about health and performance. 'I think we are going to have a massive swing over the next two years away from optimization culture,' he wrote. While many still swear by their biometric trackers and supplements, Finn's viral takedown of the wellness-tech bubble is being hailed as a wake-up call. Sometimes, the healthiest choice might just be to stop obsessing and start living.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Got rid of Apple watch... Muted Bryan Johnson': AI startup CEO declares ‘it's all made up' in rant against wellness obsession
— AlexFinnX (@AlexFinnX) The Biohacking Backlash A Simpler Path to Health You Might Also Like: 'Deteriorated fast': Billionaire biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals how 11 days of poor sleep wrecked his body and mind The Anti-Optimization Wave Is Coming In a world increasingly obsessed with optimization, sleep scores , and biohacking , one Silicon Valley entrepreneur has decided to unplug—literally. Alex Finn, CEO of AI content tool Creator Buddy, has gone viral for rejecting the high-tech health trend sweeping through the startup and influencer circuit. From tossing his Apple Watch , Oura Ring, and Whoop band to muting longevity enthusiast Bryan Johnson on social media, Finn says he's finally found peace—and better sleep—by abandoning what he calls the cult of health optimization In a candid post on X (formerly Twitter), Finn wrote, 'Got rid of my Apple Watch. Got rid of my Whop. Got rid of my Oura ring. Muted Bryan Johnson. No more sleep scores. No more recovery scores.' His reason? 'Optimising every part of my life caused more stress than it solved.' Ironically, he added, 'I've never slept better in my entire life.'Finn's public denunciation of 'bro science' comes as a sharp counter to the rising popularity of biohacking—a movement made mainstream by tech billionaire Bryan Johnson. Johnson reportedly spends over $2 million a year trying to reverse his age, meticulously following a hyper-disciplined regimen of calorie restriction, red light therapy, biomarker scans, and data-driven routines. But to Finn, this all feels like overkill.'It's all made up,' Finn said in his post, citing a recent study that glass bottles may contain more microplastics than plastic ones, undermining a popular belief among health influencers. 'We've gone too far,' he continued. 'Once people realize 90% of this bro science is completely made up, they'll swing back to just trying to live a good, healthy life without trying to quantify every metric.'Finn's new wellness philosophy is refreshingly human: 'Sweat every once in a while and try not to eat too much ice cream.' He admits to still working out 'occasionally,' but he no longer stresses over his performance metrics or daily health checklists. 'Life's a lot more fun when I don't have to hit 50 benchmarks a day to convince myself I'm healthy.'Finn's stance has struck a chord online. One user commented, 'I gave up organic food for the same reason. It was keeping me from eating healthy.' Another added, 'Switched my Apple Watch back to a normal watch. Not only does it feel better because I don't optimise for everything, but it also looks 10x better.'In what might be a cultural shift-in-the-making, Finn predicts a major reversal in how we think about health and performance. 'I think we are going to have a massive swing over the next two years away from optimization culture,' he many still swear by their biometric trackers and supplements, Finn's viral takedown of the wellness-tech bubble is being hailed as a wake-up call. Sometimes, the healthiest choice might just be to stop obsessing and start living.
India Today
23-06-2025
- Health
- India Today
AI startup CEO's ‘muted Bryan Johnson, ditched health trackers' post goes viral
Alex Finn (L) and Bryan Johnson (R) (Photos: Alex Finn/LinkedIn and Getty Images) India Today Trending Desk Alex Finn ditched Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and Whop band to reduce stress He muted Bryan Johnson, criticising extreme health-tracking routines Finn claimed obsessing over metrics causes anxiety, not wellbeing A California-based startup founder has sparked debate online after he publicly distanced himself from health-tracking tech and the intense longevity routine promoted by age-reversal enthusiast Bryan Johnson. Alex Finn, CEO of the AI content tool Creator Buddy, said he has dropped his Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and Whop band, and muted Bryan Johnson, all in an effort to reduce stress and sleep better. 'Got rid of my Apple Watch. Got rid of my Whop. Got rid of my Oura ring. Muted Bryan Johnson,' he wrote in a viral post, adding, 'No more sleep scores. No more recovery scores. Optimising every part of my life caused more stress than it solved.' Finn, who now sleeps better without obsessively monitoring his health, believes the constant need to track every metric has gone too far. He argued that what's sold as 'scientific' optimisation often becomes a source of anxiety rather than wellbeing. Johnson, on the other hand, has become the global face of biohacking. Known for spending over $2 million a year on a team of doctors, data, supplements, and routines, Johnson aims to reverse ageing at all costs. His regimen includes circadian-aligned lighting, red light therapy, blood biomarker scans, strict calorie control, and hundreds of data points tracking every function of his body. But Finn isn't buying into that level of discipline. 'Life's a lot more fun when I don't have to hit 50 benchmarks a day to convince myself I'm healthy,' he wrote, adding that his new 'routine' now includes working out occasionally and not overdoing ice cream. He also pointed to a recent study that claimed that glass bottles might contain more microplastics than plastic ones, using it as an example of how wellness trends can often be misleading or based on flawed 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.' Take a look at his post here: Social media users seemed divided in their opinions in the comments section. '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,' said a user. Another user added, 'Optimisation has become the new anxiety. Wearing 3 trackers just to confirm you're tired isn't healthy; it's an obsession. The next flex? Feeling good without data to prove it. What's one 'health hack' you dropped that actually made life better?' 'The irony of technology is that it's supposed to make our lives easier, but it often does the opposite. We live in a world where we have more information than ever before, but we're more stressed than ever before,' one of the users said. See the comments here: Bryan Johnson, now 47, sold his payments company, Braintree, to PayPal in 2013 and has since devoted his life to bio-optimisation. His motto is 'Don't die.' But for Finn, a less extreme approach now seems the healthier choice. A California-based startup founder has sparked debate online after he publicly distanced himself from health-tracking tech and the intense longevity routine promoted by age-reversal enthusiast Bryan Johnson. Alex Finn, CEO of the AI content tool Creator Buddy, said he has dropped his Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and Whop band, and muted Bryan Johnson, all in an effort to reduce stress and sleep better. 'Got rid of my Apple Watch. Got rid of my Whop. Got rid of my Oura ring. Muted Bryan Johnson,' he wrote in a viral post, adding, 'No more sleep scores. No more recovery scores. Optimising every part of my life caused more stress than it solved.' Finn, who now sleeps better without obsessively monitoring his health, believes the constant need to track every metric has gone too far. He argued that what's sold as 'scientific' optimisation often becomes a source of anxiety rather than wellbeing. Johnson, on the other hand, has become the global face of biohacking. Known for spending over $2 million a year on a team of doctors, data, supplements, and routines, Johnson aims to reverse ageing at all costs. His regimen includes circadian-aligned lighting, red light therapy, blood biomarker scans, strict calorie control, and hundreds of data points tracking every function of his body. But Finn isn't buying into that level of discipline. 'Life's a lot more fun when I don't have to hit 50 benchmarks a day to convince myself I'm healthy,' he wrote, adding that his new 'routine' now includes working out occasionally and not overdoing ice cream. He also pointed to a recent study that claimed that glass bottles might contain more microplastics than plastic ones, using it as an example of how wellness trends can often be misleading or based on flawed 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.' Take a look at his post here: Social media users seemed divided in their opinions in the comments section. '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,' said a user. Another user added, 'Optimisation has become the new anxiety. Wearing 3 trackers just to confirm you're tired isn't healthy; it's an obsession. The next flex? Feeling good without data to prove it. What's one 'health hack' you dropped that actually made life better?' 'The irony of technology is that it's supposed to make our lives easier, but it often does the opposite. We live in a world where we have more information than ever before, but we're more stressed than ever before,' one of the users said. See the comments here: Bryan Johnson, now 47, sold his payments company, Braintree, to PayPal in 2013 and has since devoted his life to bio-optimisation. His motto is 'Don't die.' But for Finn, a less extreme approach now seems the healthier choice. Join our WhatsApp Channel
