By: Trends DeskNew Delhi | Updated: November 11, 2025 02:53 PM IST 4 min readBefore embarking on the experiment, Bryan Johnson explained that he planned to take the psychedelic once a month for three months to study its potential “longevity effects.” (Image source: @bryan_johnson/X)Bryan Johnson, the American tech entrepreneur known for his quest to defy ageing, recently experimented with magic mushrooms in an attempt to slow down his biological clock. Sharing his experience on social media, Johnson revealed that he consumed a five-gram dose of the psychedelic drug and felt “just so happy to be alive.”“Yes, this trip changed me. Probably not as you’d expect. People assume I am fearful of death. I’m not. In my darkest days of depression, I reconciled with death. Need a few days to collect my thoughts. Will share more soon,” Johnson wrote on X. In another post, he added humorously, “Also, much love to all of you. It weirdly feels like my consciousness is deeply intertwined with yours. Feels like family. You’re assholes and terrible. You’re also…nah, just mostly assholes and terrible. Still love you all anyway.”The following day, Johnson described feeling rejuvenated and mentally sharper. “Life feels fresh today. New thoughts are flowing. My mind feels more nimble and curious. Did my normal morning routine: light in eyes, nutritious breakfast, exercise, sauna, red light. Completed some tests: brain scan + blood samples. Now going to write,” he posted.Johnson further highlighted the “most satisfying things” he had discovered during the process. “One of the most satisfying things I discovered was taking huge, deep breaths. Inhaling life and fueling the body’s needs and wants. I did it over and over and over. This material of existence, all around us, was available and free to be mined. You just needed to breathe in,” he shared.“At one point, I felt like my entire body was still. I had a perceived sense of total body control. Like my heart had stopped. Complete stillness. This was surprising as I’m acutely tuned to my heartbeat,” Johnson added.Ok, here is my trip report from 4.67 grams of magic mushrooms, 24.9 mg of psilocybin. The dose used in modern clinical trials.First, the experience was exhilarating. Positive in every way. I felt like a kid finding and exploring a new playground.My sensory perception was…— Bryan Johnson (@bryan_johnson) November 11, 2025Also Read | ‘Don’t let the media fool you’: What 15 years in India taught a Russian woman about food, faith and coexistenceThe post quickly gained traction, prompting a flurry of reactions. “Wow, Bryan. Beautifully written and such a positive thread weaved throughout,” a user wrote. “Absolutely visionary and inspiring. And that last line really hit me. Ironically, the best preparation for death is to live like you’ll never die. If life is the end game, it only makes sense to master it and maximise wellbeing for all, balls to the wall. Play the long game,” another user commented.Before embarking on the experiment, the Blueprint founder explained that he planned to take the psychedelic once a month for three months to study its potential “longevity effects.” He said the process would involve tracking a variety of biological markers, such as DNA integrity, cellular ageing, metabolism, protein levels, epigenetics, hormones, brain activity, and organic acids.During the experiment, Johnson’s company co-founder, Kate Tolo, took charge of his social media accounts and acted as his “trip-sitter,” documenting the experience.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:social media virals