The a16z Show · Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Elena Berger and Ruby Justice explore the concept of 'body futurism,' where technological advancements are increasingly focused on optimizing and modifying the human body. They discuss how this trend, amplified by online discourse, can sometimes outpace real-world adoption.
“Once we've reached the limits of innovation in silicon, we turn the microscope towards ourselves and try to optimize and innovate on the body.”
“I've made my mission to cut through the nonsense and answer the question of what actually is happening in the culture.”
“As technology gives us more ways to measure and modify ourselves, Ruby argues we may be entering an era of body futurism, where optimization becomes increasingly personal, fragmented, and extreme.”