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Aron D'Souza, backed by tech billionaire Peter Thiel, is launching the Enhanced Games, a sporting event where athletes are openly encouraged to use performance-enhancing drugs.
They believe the current anti-doping system is ineffective and that the Enhanced Games will push the boundaries of human performance, aligning with Thiel's interest in longevity research.
The Games are planned for 2025, and athletes will be recruited after the Paris Olympics. D'Souza claims enhanced medical monitoring will ensure athletes' safety.
Critics like Travis Tygart (head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency) condemn the Games as dangerous, questioning the ethics of promoting drug use for the sake of record-breaking.
D'Souza argues that athletes already use performance enhancers in secret, and the Enhanced Games will provide transparency and safety. He believes in individual bodily autonomy, allowing athletes to make their own choices about risk.
