Bryan Johnson, the age-reversing millionaire and tech entrepreneur, is currently touring India to promote his book Don’t Die and to marvel at the country’s famed ‘jugaad’ culture. However, his trip has brought more surprises than he anticipated—particularly when it comes to air quality. After experiencing Mumbai’s pollution and Delhi’s shocking AQI of 310, Johnson was stunned to discover a five-star hotel in Bengaluru offering “clean air” as a luxury service.
On December 5, 2024, Johnson shared a photo on X of The Oberoi Bengaluru’s indoor air quality (AQI) of 2.4, which he described as so pristine it makes cities like New York (8.7), London (5.0), and Tokyo (6.0) seem smoggy by comparison. Bengaluru’s AQI, consistently under 50, stands out in contrast to the hazardous levels in other Indian cities, such as Delhi, which struggles with air pollution regularly.
His post ignited a debate on social media, with many defending Bengaluru’s cleaner air compared to cities like Delhi and Mumbai. Some Delhiites took offense, but others agreed that the southern cities of India, particularly Bengaluru, enjoy better air quality than their northern counterparts.
Johnson, who is dedicated to reversing his aging process, also made waves with his admiration for India’s resourceful ‘jugaad’ culture. He acknowledged that while it fosters innovation, tackling India’s air pollution crisis would require more than just a quick fix.
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