A group of individuals came together in Montenegro for Zuzalu, an event focused on exploring ways to live longer and healthier lives. Attendees included biohackers, companies working on anti-aging treatments, and individuals interested in self-experimentation. Some participants even advocate for an independent state where they can conduct untested treatments without restriction. While many companies are working on anti-aging treatments, progress has been slow due to the difficulty and expense in conducting studies. Aging is not even considered a disease by the World Health Organization.
Zuzalu aimed to create a new legal system where innovators can work together and freely experiment with new drugs against aging without bureaucratic obstacles. Organizers Laurence Ion and Janine Leger hoped to create a collaborative environment with minimal hierarchy. The concept of Zuzalu was penned by Vitalik Buterin, creator of the cryptocurrency Ethereum, and was created using generative language AI ChatGPT. The event lasted two months and hosted different themes each week, ranging from synthetic biology to cryptocurrencies.
Despite its unique concept, some attendees were only passing through. Others committed to the event and were there for the entire two months. The location of Zuzalu was in a luxury resort in Tivat, Montenegro. With the overarching focus on longevity, attendees were optimistic about finding a way to slow down or even reverse aging. Some even had a bold plan to accelerate progress towards healthier, longer lives. Overall, Zuzalu provided a platform for individuals and companies to share their ideas on anti-aging treatments.
