Among the world's wealthiest and tech-savvy, a new culture known as "Biohacking" has taken root. This concept extends beyond traditional fitness, delving into human biology and employing advanced technology, science, rigorous diets, and expensive supplements to halt, and perhaps even reverse, aging. Scientific and philosophical analysis of this phenomenon raises profound questions about the limits of human nature and the class disparities in health.
A prime example of this trend is "Project Blueprint," the quest of billionaire Brian Johnson, who spends millions of dollars annually on a team of doctors and scientists to reduce his body's "aging biology" to that of a teenager. This regimen requires a strict diet, grueling daily exercise, doses of dozens of supplements, and experimental treatments. The goal is not simply to live longer, but to maintain the physical and mental performance of an 18-year-old. The result is a relentless pursuit of "perpetual youth."
From the perspective of conventional medicine, scientists view these methods with caution and skepticism. While some measures (such as improving sleep, increasing physical activity, and reducing sugar intake) are acknowledged to be effective, long-term reliance on experimental supplements and medications may carry unknown side effects. The human body is incredibly complex, and the notion of "aging" remains an ideal; different organs age at different rates, and a liver that functions at 20 years of age does not necessarily mean the heart will be the same age.
Moreover, this trend reveals a vast class divide. While the wealthy can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on genetic testing and experimental treatments, the majority of the world's population struggles to access basic healthcare or even maintain a healthy diet. This reinforces the possibility of a biologically divided world between a class of "immortal rich" individuals and an average population for whom aging is an inevitable stage of life.
It also raises a difficult social question: If humans were to succeed in increasing life expectancy to 110 or 120 years, what would happen to pensions? To the population? And would there be "immortal children" who would dominate politics for generations?
In conclusion, "body hacking" is a natural extension of humanity's enduring desire to escape death. But it may simply be an expensive narcissistic trap. Current science confirms that the foundation of a long life lies in simplicity: a balanced diet, regular exercise, and good mental health. Extreme methods may yield short-term results in laboratories, but they are unlikely to be a sustainable or fulfilling path to a long life.
