Living Forever Starts Today
Happy Thursday, Zapien — Here’s what we’re diving into this week:
Why the first person to live forever may be alive today
Free safe supplement guide to cut the confusion
Community highlights: Early detection, real-life meetups, and expert events
Explore Chris Hemsworth’s health stack to push human limits
Forever,
Karol, Martin, Simon & Andy
Popular Discussion
Longevity Escape Velocity – living long enough to live forever
Can We Live Forever?
As a New Zapiens reader, you’re probably already interested in wellness, health, and longevity - making lifestyle choices to feel good today and hopefully live a longer, healthier life. But just how long could that be? Is it possible to live a radically longer life, maybe to live forever?
As the founder of the Live Forever Club, you may expect me to answer “yes!” with glee. However, my answer is a bit more nuanced than that – it’s “no, but you may be able to live long enough to live forever.”
Let’s break that down a bit. The initial “no” is because whatever you do today, whether you have the funds to monitor every biomarker and benefit from all of the latest therapies (like, say, Bryan Johnson) you’ll still be lucky to make it to 100, let alone break the record for maximum lifespan – currently held by Jeanne Calment who made it to 122 back in 1997.
However, eventually, it is inevitable that science and technology will beat nature at her own game. We’re barely a few centuries on from discovering the human cell and only understood how DNA was structured 70 years ago. Sequencing the first human genome was completed in 2003, having taken 13 years and almost three billion dollars – but now it can be done in under a day for a few hundred dollars. This, along with automated laboratories examining thousands of molecules at a time, means that our understanding of human biology, including ageing, is increasing exponentially.
Short Hack Long Life
Fiber diversity for gut health and longevity
Your gut is home to trillions of microbes that shape immunity, metabolism, and possibly brain health. One of the strongest predictors of a diverse microbiome isn’t a single “superfood,” but how many different plants you eat each week.
The American Gut Project with over 10,000 participants found that people eating more than 30 different plant foods per week had much higher microbial diversity than those eating fewer than 10.
Different plants provide different fibers that feed different microbes. In return, these microbes release compounds that help reduce inflammation, support digestion and keep the gut lining strong.
Variety matters: every fruit, vegetable, grain, nut, seed, herb, or legume adds to the richness of your gut, along with plant compounds from coffee, tea, and dark chocolate.
How to eat for gut diversity:
🌱 Eat 30+ different plant foods per week
🍎 Include fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, herbs, spices
🥗 Choose a variety of colors and textures for broader nutrients
☕ Coffee, tea, and dark chocolate add plant compounds
→ More variety = a stronger, more resilient microbiome.
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Longevity Documentary Event
Discussion:
Jonathan announced a private event in London for the documentary Beyond The Pill, with experts Marisa Peer and Dr. Tara Swart joining him on stage. The focus is on overcoming illness through longevity and biohacking, with extras like a sound bath and gift bags.
Consider this:
• Keep an eye out for niche events — they’re often where new ideas in health and longevity first surface.
• If you’re building in this space, events like these can be strong networking opportunities.
Early Detection of Kidney Disease
Discussion:
Dominic shared progress on a new test that can detect chronic kidney disease years earlier by spotting patterns in regular blood values. Validated on large datasets, it could enable lifestyle changes before problems escalate.
Consider this:
• Prevention depends on spotting risks early — even from routine tests.
• If you’re connected to clinics or blood test providers, this is a field worth watching.
Community Meetups
Discussion:
Tomorrow.Bio is hosting a casual Berlin meetup at the founder’s home, offering members a chance to connect in person. Toni also floated the idea of a Zapiens get-together at Bits & Pretzels.
Consider this:
• In-person meetups often spark deeper conversations than online threads.
• If you’re in Berlin or at Bits & Pretzels, this could be a chance to build new connections.
Community Health Stack
Chris Hemsworth
Actor and wellness advocate. Using disciplined training, longevity principles, and lifestyle experimentation to sustain high performance and health.
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Chris's Health Routine
Routine
• Wake-Up: Early start with cold exposure, stretch, breath work
• Training: Functional strength, cardio, mobility 5×/week
• Movement: Resistance bands, sled work for joint health
• Fasting: Multi-day fasts to test resilience
• Wind-Down: Meditation, sauna, ice, screen-free evenings
• Sleep: Consistent schedule, recovery focus
Workout
• Strength: Functional moves like sled pushes, lunges, carries
• Resistance Bands: Glute and joint activation
• Circuits: Short full-body routines for balance and endurance
