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Tech Mogul Bryan Johnson Faces Criticism for Sharing Erection Data with Son

The anti-aging entrepreneur's public comparison of nighttime erection metrics with his teenage son has sparked backlash and raised ethical questions.

Johnson attends "I Am Human" screening at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at SVA Theater on May 02, 2019 in New York City.
Bryan Johnson shared data about his and his son's nighttime erections.
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Bryan Johnson and son Talmage were in India late last year.

Overview

  • Bryan Johnson, a millionaire biohacker, shared data comparing his and his 19-year-old son Talmage's nighttime erections on social media, including metrics like duration and quality.
  • Johnson claims the data highlights biological markers of health, tying nighttime erections to cardiovascular, sexual, and psychological well-being.
  • The post drew widespread criticism online, with many calling it inappropriate and questioning the ethics of sharing such private information publicly.
  • Johnson has spent millions annually on anti-aging routines, including plasma transfusions from his son and extensive health monitoring, to slow his aging process.
  • Talmage, who has been involved in his father's health experiments, expressed gratitude for his upbringing, but public reaction remains divided over the family's practices.