Better Sex, Better Hair, Better Sleep: ‘Humanmaxxing’ Is Here

Interesting Times · Jun 11, 2026 · 1h 11m

We can enhance athletic performance, lose weight with a pill and even take psychedelics to alter consciousness. At what point does all this self-optimization become self-obsession? When does it get in the way of our humanity itself? My guest this week is the German biotech entrepreneur Christian Angermayer, who believes scientific breakthroughs to extend our lives — and even put us in touch with the divine — are close at hand.

0:00 - Intro

01:40 - Investing in longevity, A.I. and psychedelics

6:06 - The vision for the Enhanced Games

13:45 - Normalizing enhancements for everyone

20:02 -…