13 Steps to Cognitive “Perfection” | by Bryan Johnson | Future Literacy | Medium
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Hi, my name is Bryan Johnson, and I have a problem. My brain is critically flawed. I see other people’s cognitive errors but can’t see my…
13 Steps to Cognitive “Perfection” Bryan Johnson 9 min read · Apr 24, 2018 -- 8 Listen Share Hi, my name is Bryan Johnson, and I have a problem. My brain is critically flawed. I see other people’s cognitive errors but can’t see my own. Just like you. Just like everyone else. Having these cognitive defects compromises my ability to do and become what I want. So, I’m going to try and eliminate them. Inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s plan for moral “perfection”. I’m going to try and become cognitively “perfect” in 13 weeks! In 1726, at the age of 20, Benjamin Franklin conceived of a plan to become
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