I went to a private longevity night hosted by Bryan Johnson in San Francisco. I needed a cookie afterward. (www.businessinsider.com)

A recent private event in San Francisco hosted by AI startup Baseten featured tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, a prominent advocate for longevity, alongside VC Sarah Guo. With over 3,000 applicants vying for just 100 spots, the event highlighted the growing intersection between AI and the pursuit of extended human life. Johnson, known for his significant wealth from a previous tech sale, now invests millions annually in wellness, sharing his journey with over 2.7 million Instagram followers. His recent acknowledgment of living with autoimmune gastritis adds urgency to his quest for longevity. Attendees participated in various wellness activities, including bioage tests and breathwork, underscoring a growing interest in data-driven health metrics in the tech community. Johnson's engaging demeanor and candid insights on mortality resonated with a crowd eager for life-enhancing strategies, yet also revealed a humorous acknowledgment of life's unpredictability. The event showcased not just a moment of wellness exploration but also a deeper cultural trend where Silicon Valley's focus on tech innovation overlaps with the timeless human desire to extend life—a reminder that despite their advances, people still seek simple pleasures and joy amid the quest for immortality.