The popularity of the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT has finally thrust Sam Altman into the spotlight of the technology industry. In Silicon Valley, Altman has always been a pivotal investor, and he is behind many well-known companies. In addition to serving as the CEO of OpenAI, he is also a board member of nuclear energy companies Helion and Oklo, and also served as the CEO of Reddit, the "American version of the forum" for 8 days.
His brother Jack Altman once wrote on social media, "I'm glad someone is finally covering Sam. In my opinion, he has been doing some interesting things and it's time to dig deep and cover him. This is uncharted territory."
In an exclusive interview in 2016, Sam Altman revealed that he is a "doomsday believer" who is always preparing for the survival of the doomsday. In addition to several sports cars, he also has a rented plane in California to prepare for survival.
There were many crises during the Cold War, and the United States conducted extensive emergency drills and preparations. Many families built private bomb shelters in their basements in case of emergencies. At the same time, sentiments of nuclear terror also permeated popular culture, reflected in movies, novels, and television shows.
"I try not to think too much about it," Altman said. "But I have guns, gold, potassium iodide (used to protect against nuclear radiation), antibiotics, batteries, water, military gas masks, and a large piece of land in Big Sur, California, that I can fly to."
Regarding daily life, this "life-loving" scientific and technological figure is also very particular. Altman wrote in his personal blog in 2018 that he drinks a large cup of freshly brewed coffee immediately after waking up every day. He rarely eats breakfast and fasts for about 15 hours a day.
Altman also said sleep is one of the most important things he needs in order to be productive. He added that he avoids eating too much before bed and finds that not drinking alcohol also helps. As a vegetarian, Altman often drinks protein shakes to supplement his nutrition, despite not liking them.
Altman tastes Gobble products Source: Social Media
Altman also mentioned that he tries to avoid foods that may trigger inflammation, such as very spicy dishes and anything that might "irritate" his digestion, while also trying to avoid eating too much sugar. He also takes quarterly blood tests to supplement various vitamins and takes metformin to slow down aging.
It is understood that metformin is an oral hypoglycemic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is mainly used to control patients' blood sugar levels and is often used as a first-line treatment drug. In recent years, studies have shown that metformin may have anti-aging effects.
Some studies have shown that metformin has the following potential anti-aging effects:
Anti-inflammatory effect: Metformin may slow down aging-related inflammatory responses by reducing chronic inflammation levels;
Activates the AMPK pathway: Metformin can activate the AMPK (adenylate-activated protein kinase) pathway in cells, helping to regulate cellular energy balance and metabolism and promote healthy cell function.
Reduces oxidative stress: Metformin may slow down the cellular aging process by reducing free radical production and oxidative stress.
It should be noted that Altman is not alone. Before this, many Silicon Valley "biohackers" used metformin as part of their anti-aging treatments. American media have interviewed more than a dozen executives and investors in the technology industry, and they all believe that this drug can delay aging.
Some in the tech industry are willing to speak publicly about it, but others choose to remain anonymous because they don't want their employers to know. Metformin also has some high-profile supporters in the medical community.