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Quitting Social Media Changed My Life

Quitting Social Media Changed My Life

Bryan Johnson · Jun 29, 2026 · about 7 min
Uploaded Jun 29, 2026 · 495.3K views (as of Oct 30, 2026)
Some value given
  1. He calls attention possibly the greatest biomarker.
  2. His two rules: no social media at all for 7 days, and audiobooks and podcasts were allowed.
  3. He says a fast only works if you fully stop, since moderation is too hard and you need time to feel the absence.
  4. Day one was awkward. By day seven he says he never wanted to go back.
  5. He noticed more of his surroundings, his own thoughts and his emotions.

How did quitting social media change his life?

The 'thing slowly killing him' was artificial turf in his backyard. After a week off social media, he says he noticed what had been right in front of him, and the turf was the most jarring example. He's careful to say he isn't sure the fast caused it.

Worth watching?Some value given. A short, well-shot story of a 7 day social media fast. It's more vibe than how-to, and the twist is funny. Worth a few minutes if you're thinking about a break yourself.

Actionable

  • Pick a set number of days, fully off, instead of 'using it less'.
  • Decide in advance what you'll do instead, like he did with audiobooks and podcasts.
  • Plan one unstructured outing for the first day, when it feels strangest.
  • At the end, write down what you noticed that you'd missed before.

Lessons

  • What you consume shapes what you can see. Space gives you attention back.
  • It's OK to step away. He says it's safe to disengage and you don't need the algorithm to belong.

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Channel: Bryan Johnson. Published Jun 29, 2026. About 7 minutes.

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What did Bryan Johnson find after quitting social media?

He says he noticed more around him, and the big one was realizing he had artificial turf in his backyard that he wanted gone.

How long was his social media fast?

Seven days, with audiobooks and podcasts allowed.

Did he quit social media forever?

The video documents a 7 day fast. He says by the end he didn't want to go back, and he still posts videos.

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