Tech entrepreneur and biohacker Bryan Johnson has published a lengthy statement after revealing that he has Autoimmune Gastritis (AIG), saying that "the world wants me to die" following his diagnosis. The post has gone viral on X, garnering more than 1.2 million views in less than 12 hours.
Johnson said news of his incurable disease became global news, describing it as "omnipresent" on social media and claiming that nearly 1,900 articles were published within days. While many people expressed sadness over his diagnosis, he said joy dominated much of the online commentary.
According to Johnson, many social media users suggested that he "deserved it" because of his efforts to challenge ageing and death through his longevity research.
