Tech millionaire, who wants to live forever reveals: How Delhi hotels are 'selling clean air as a service'
Delhi deals with one of its worst air quality crises, five-star hotels in the capital have begun offering clean air as a premium service, highlighting the severity of the city's pollution. This November, Delhi recorded unprecedented levels of air toxicity, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) staying in the “Very Poor” category every day, peaking at “Severe” and even “Severe Plus” levels on several occasions.
Clean Air Becomes a Luxury Commodity
U.S. based tech millionaire Bryan Johnson, renowned for his anti-ageing endeavours, brought attention to this trend by sharing a photo from The Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi. The sign boasted an average AQI of just 2.4 in its guest rooms, achieved through advanced air filtration systems. Johnson captioned the post, “Hotel selling clean air as a service,” which quickly went viral, sparking discussions about the growing commercialisation of a basic necessity.
Indian-origin investor and engineer Debarghya (Deedy) Das joined the conversation, sharing a similar image from the Taj Palace Hotel, which advertised a guestroom AQI of 58 compared to the city’s AQI of 397 on that day. «This shows the widening gap between what is accessible to the wealthy versus the average citizen,» Das commented.
Who is Bryan Johnson?
Bryan Johnson, a former Silicon Valley executive, has become a prominent figure in the anti-aging movement, spending over $2 million annually on medical treatments, maintaining a strict diet, and following a rigorous daily regimen to extend his health span and appear
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