From Data Fatigue To Deep Sleep: AI CEO Quits Trackers, Sparks Online Wellness Debate

Alex Finn, CEO of California-based AI content tool Creator Buddy, has ignited an online debate after publicly renouncing health-tracking devices and distancing himself from the extreme longevity practices of biohacking advocate Bryan Johnson. His viral post, which has resonated widely, reflects growing skepticism toward tech-driven wellness trends.

In his now-popular message, Finn declared: "Got rid of my Apple Watch. Got rid of my Whop. Got rid of my Oura ring. Muted Bryan Johnson." He explained that the constant push to optimise every facet of his health was creating more anxiety than benefits. "No more sleep scores. No more recovery scores. Optimising every part of my life caused more stress than it solved," he wrote.

According to Finn, stepping away from wearables and influencer-led health trends has led to better sleep and reduced daily pressure. He criticized the obsession with data-driven wellness, calling it an exhausting attempt at pseudo-scientific self-improvement. "What's sold as 'scientific' optimisation often becomes a source of anxiety rather than wellbeing," he added.

This stands in stark contrast to Bryan Johnson's high-profile, high-cost health regimen. Johnson, now 47, famously sold his payments startup Braintree to PayPal in 2013 and has since invested over $2 million annually into biohacking. His daily routine includes red light therapy, strict calorie tracking, regular blood biomarker tests, and a detailed schedule aimed at reversing the aging process. Johnson's motto is: "Don't die."

But Finn isn't convinced. "Life's a lot more fun when I don't have to hit 50 benchmarks a day to convince myself I'm healthy," he wrote. His new, simplified routine includes working out when he feels like it-and not stressing over occasional indulgences like ice cream.

Finn also cited a recent study suggesting that glass bottles may contain more microplastics than plastic ones, using it to highlight how much of the health advice we follow is built on questionable science. "It's all made up," he said. "We've gone too far, and I think once people realise 90% of this bro science we've all bought into is completely made up, they'll swing back to just trying to live a good, healthy life without trying to quantify every metric."

The reaction online has been mixed. While some praised Finn's bold stance, others questioned the wisdom of ditching technology that can provide helpful insights. One commenter wrote, "Switched my Apple Watch back to a normal (good looking) watch. Not only does it feel better because I don't optimise for everything-steps, constant notifications, etc.-but it also looks 10x better."

Another echoed Finn's sentiment: "Optimisation has become the new anxiety. Wearing 3 trackers just to confirm you're tired isn't healthy; it's an obsession. The next flex? Feeling good without data to prove it."

A third user reflected on the broader implications: "The irony of technology is that it's supposed to make our lives easier, but it often does the opposite. We live in a world where we have more information than ever before, but we're more stressed than ever before."

While Bryan Johnson remains the poster figure for extreme bio-optimisation, Finn is carving out a quieter counter-narrative-one that questions whether living longer is worth it if it means constantly measuring your life by numbers. For him, the healthiest choice may be letting go.