This month, I built AI agents, I moved, I fasted, and I hiked. In this podcast, I share the stories that I experienced and the insights I found.
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Quick Stats 📊⏱️ Total focused work: 288 hours and 46 minutes🗓️ That’s an average of 9 hours and 57 minutes every single day — weekends included!
💾 Full breakdown publicly available here: eliasschlie.com
What I spent my time on 🧠
🚀 Deep dive into AI agents and language model tooling (esp. langchain + agents)
🧪 Built a custom MCP server to connect LLMs with Obsidian for persistent memory scaffolding
🧭 Personal reflection on direction, meaning, and intrinsic values (inspired by valuism)
💬 Developing systems for better conversations and group dynamics
📚 Listening to high-signal content during breaks to stay immersed in key problems
Main Achievements 🏆
✅ Built and shipped my own MCP server — clean, simple, and powerful
✅ Reached a new level of clarity on what I value and why it matters
✅ Used fasting as a powerful tool to reset and return to deep focus
✅ Refined my approach to learning through better break design and structured reflection
✅ Pushed physical + mental boundaries with a 50h fast + night hike — reminder of agency over mind and body
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1) 🐁 The Rodent Aging Interventions Database (RAID)
2) 🧫 High-Throughput Yeast Aging Study
3) 🤖 Metabolic Digital Twins
4) 🏙️ How Cities Can Be Used to Learn About Aging and Exposome Influences
5) 🐷 First-ever pig-human liver transplant
In this podcast, I share my experience from being in the core organizing team of Zelar.City, a Longevity Pop-up city
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00:00 - Intro 00:55 - What is a Pop-up city? 04:06 - What makes Zelar.City special? 05:49 - How I came to work at Zelar 10:12 - Month leading up to Zelar 10:47 - At Zelar.city 12:41 - Daily experience at Zelar.city (Longevity pop-up City) 16:18 - Zelar.City weekend summits 19:20 - My main learning 22:49 - Future of Pop-up cities
Zelar.City is a Longevity pop-up city. In this episode, the team comes together, discusses longevity, it's bottlenecks and reflects on their experience in Berlin.
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Summary
In this conversation, Alan Graves, CEO of DoNotAge.org, discusses the current state of the longevity supplement industry, emphasizing the importance of research and transparency. He highlights the need for consumers to be informed about the quality of supplements and the potential for aging to be reversible. Alan shares insights from his experiences in the industry, including his participation in the Reverse Longevity documentary, and offers advice for aspiring professionals in the field.
Links
- YouTube
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to DoNotAge.org and Alan Graves
03:10 Research and Development in Longevity
06:33 Challenges in the Supplement Industry
10:29 Consumer Awareness and Education
13:57 Reversibility of Aging
16:41 Personal Discoveries in Longevity
17:56 Experiences from the Reverse Longevity Documentary
19:49 Advice for Aspiring Longevity Professionals
21:54 Founding Story of DoNotAge.org
25:50 Links
Keywords
longevity, supplements, aging, health, research, DoNotAge.org, clinical trials, consumer awareness, NAD, rapamycin
Summary
In this conversation, Professor Hans Meij discusses the importance of focusing on health span rather than just longevity. He emphasizes the need for early interventions in healthcare, the challenges posed by smoking, and the role of innovative initiatives like pop-up cities in advancing longevity research. He also highlights the significance of building networks among professionals in the field and offers advice for young individuals starting their careers in longevity. :)
Links
- Zelar City Website
- What is Zelar City?
Chapters
00:00 Who is Prof. Hans Meij
00:57 Introduction to Professor Hans Meij
02:20 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Longevity
04:13 Education and Longevity: A Global Perspective
05:54 Counterintuitive Insights on Aging
08:09 Health Span vs. Life Span: A Critical Discussion
09:23 The Future of Human Lifespan: Possibilities and Limits
13:53 Bottlenecks in Longevity Research
16:13 The Role of Pop-Up Initiatives in Longevity
19:26 Building a Global Longevity Network
24:20 Staying Updated in the Longevity Field
33:28 Advice for Young Professionals in Longevity
35:50 Reflections on Improvement in the Longevity Field
37:10 Links
Links
- Zelar City Website
- What is Zelar City?
- Reversed Longevity Trailer
- As soon as it's out, you will be able to find "Reversed Longevity" on Amazon Prime, Tubi, or Glue TV
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Rafid Fadul and Longevity
00:41 Introduction to Rafid and His Journey
03:33 What is Cenegenics?
05:07 What is Zivian health?
07:20 How to deal with the shrinking healthcare workforce
10:00 What idea in longevity gets less attention than it deserves?
13:30 Is radical life extension the right goal?
17:57 The Importance of Fulfillment in Longevity
20:58 Ethical Considerations in Longevity Science
28:29 Ethical Implications of Radical Life Extension
30:18 Counterintuitive Insights in Longevity
35:15 Experiences from the Reverse Longevity Documentary
36:56 Evolving Perspectives in Longevity Medicine
41:29 The Role of Psychedelics in Mental Health
43:43 Advice for Aspiring Longevity Leaders
48:26 Reflections on Personal Growth and Presence
51:23 Exploring Radical Longevity and Life Extension
Summary
In this conversation, Rafid Fadul discusses his journey in the field of longevity, the importance of mental health, and the evolving landscape of healthcare. He emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to health that includes not just physical well-being but also mental and emotional fulfillment. Rafid shares insights from his experiences, including his participation in the Reverse Longevity documentary, and offers advice for future leaders in the longevity space.
Keywords
longevity, health, radical life extension, mental health, healthcare system, performance health, psychedelics, healthcare compliance, aging, wellness
Takeaways
Sanogenics has been a pioneer in hormone replacement therapy for longevity.
The US healthcare system faces significant challenges that need addressing.
Fundamentals of health such as sleep, nutrition, and exercise are crucial for longevity.
Radical life extension raises philosophical questions about the purpose of life.
Mental health plays a critical role in overall health and longevity.
Experiences from the Reverse Longevity documentary highlight the importance of collaboration in the field.
The landscape of longevity research is constantly evolving, requiring adaptability.
Psychedelics may have untapped potential in mental health treatment.
Creating accessible platforms for sharing knowledge is essential in the longevity field.
Being present and appreciating all moments can lead to a more fulfilled life.
Summary
In this conversation, Charles discusses his latest documentary 'Reverse Longevity', exploring the concept of longevity and health interventions. He emphasizes the importance of making health information accessible to the general public and shares insights on the production process of health documentaries. Charles also reflects on the personal impact of longevity research on his life and the challenges of funding and distributing health content. He offers advice for aspiring content creators and shares his motivation for promoting longevity and health education.
Links
- Zelar City Website
- What is Zelar City?
- Reversed Longevity Trailer
- As soon as it's out, you will be able to find "Reversed Longevity" on Amazon Prime, Tubi, or Glue TV
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Charles and His Journey
01:50 Charles's Longevity Documentary
06:03 What did you learn from doing this documentary?
09:24 Where is the focus? Longevity present or future?
10:58 Why Charles not host his own longevity documentary?
14:11 Choosing Costa Rica: A Unique Filming Location
15:18 Did making a Longevity Documentary change your behavior?
16:50 Funding and Producing Health Documentaries
20:32 How Charles started his Media company
22:26 Lessons from Diabetes Documentaries
24:07 How to make people open up during interviews
25:21 Crafting Compelling Narratives in Filmmaking
29:10 Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers and Advocates
31:20 The Drive for Change and Future Aspirations
36:15 Exploring Longevity and Health Documentaries
Summary
In this conversation, Andrea Maier, a prominent longevity advocate, discusses her work in the field of aging and health optimization. She emphasizes the importance of understanding organ-specific aging clocks, the need for evidence-based practices, and the significance of healthspan over lifespan. Andrea also highlights the challenges in longevity research, the role of pop-up cities in fostering innovation, and the potential of decentralized science. Throughout the discussion, she shares insights on personal approaches to longevity and the importance of mentorship for aspiring professionals in the field.
Links
- Zelar City Website
- What is Zelar City?
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Andrea Maier
01:04 Measuring Biological Age: A Missed Opportunity
01:33 Understanding Aging Clocks and Their Applications
07:52 Personal Approaches to Longevity
09:41 ls there a limit to how much we can increase lifespan?
11:13 Bottlenecks in Longevity Research
14:31 The Role of Pop-Up Cities in Longevity
16:11 Andrea Maiers opinion on Decentralized Science
17:11 How Andrea stays up to date in Longevity
18:10 Who does Andrea Maier look up to in longevity?
19:27 Counterintuitive learning
21:05 Advice for Aspiring Longevity Researchers
22:45 Outro