Tue Feb 04 15:07:13 IST 2025: ## Tech Millionaire Storms Out of Indian Podcast Due to Air Pollution
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Bryan Johnson, a 47-year-old tech millionaire and anti-aging advocate, abruptly left a podcast interview with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath due to severe concerns about India’s air quality. Despite wearing an N95 mask inside a five-star hotel, Johnson cited poor indoor air circulation as the reason for his departure.
In a subsequent post on X (formerly Twitter), Johnson explained that the air purifier he brought was ineffective because the room’s ventilation system drew in polluted outside air. He described experiencing skin rashes, burning eyes, and throat irritation within just three days of his arrival in India.
Johnson expressed astonishment at the seeming indifference to the poor air quality, noting a lack of mask-wearing among passersby and questioning the lack of governmental urgency in addressing the issue. He argued that improving air quality would yield greater health benefits than curing all cancers. His post concluded with a plea for Indian leaders to declare air pollution a national emergency. The incident has sparked a debate on social media about India’s air quality and the need for stricter environmental regulations.
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