Bryan Johnson livestreams a high-dose psilocybin mushroom trip to reduce psychedelic stigma and test longevity claims

Psilocybin and psychedelics stigma are at the center of Bryan Johnson's livestreamed mushroom trip, framed as a longevity experiment rather than a private, introspective ritual. The livestream lasts about five and a half hours and includes Johnson consuming a high dose of powdered mushrooms at a licensed psilocybin center in Oregon, while he wears a neuroimaging helmet, takes saliva samples and temperature readings, and streams the event with high-profile guests. Critics quoted in the coverage argue the performance aspect can promote ego and fragmented attention instead of ego dissolution, while others say seeing what an experience looks like can help demystify psychedelic drug use. The story also places the stunt within broader debates about who has influence in the psychedelics space and how longevity claims are presented to the public.