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Modern WisdomJul 5, 2021

#343 - Dr David Sinclair - Defeating Ageing & Living Longer

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Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker

Matthew Walker just red-pilled everyone on the planet with his book, emphasizing the value of sleep in public consciousness.

as I wrote in my book why we don't have to

If you've read, I think you've read, but if anyone has read Lifespan, or actually, more importantly, listen to it, Matt and I kid around in between t…

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Dr David Sinclair is a Professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and co-Director of the Paul Glenn Centre for the Biological Mechanisms of Ageing. The longevity movement is huge, people all around the globe are trying to discover how to live longer and slow down ageing. It's been 2 years since Dr Sinclair was last on the show, so I figured it was time to invite him back on and find out what he's been up to. Expect to learn why having a dog can make you live longer, how fasting can slow down ageing, what the longevity research says about loneliness, what Dr Sinclair's new supplement regime looks like, whether he's worried about 5G phones or Bluetooth headphones and much more...
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Why We Sleep
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why we don't have to

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lifespan

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Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker
Best for Anyone interested in health and wellnessOften cited around value of sleep

Matthew Walker just red-pilled everyone on the planet with his book, emphasizing the value of sleep in public consciousness.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Anyone interested in health and wellness
Key quote: Matthew Walker just red-pilled everyone on the planet with his book, emphasizing the value of sleep in public consciousness.
The host highlights how Matthew Walker's book has significantly raised awareness about the importance of sleep. This book serves as a crucial resource for understanding the impact of sleep on overall health and well-being.
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Best for Researchers and individuals interested in aging scienceOften cited around aging and longevity research

The speaker mentions their book in the context of aging and how it can be controlled, indicating a significant theme in their work.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Researchers and individuals interested in aging science
Key quote: as I wrote in my book why we don't have to
The host mentioned the book 'Why We Don't Have To' to highlight the groundbreaking research being conducted on reversing aging. This work is gaining significant attention and investment, indicating a pivotal moment in the understanding of aging.
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Best for Readers interested in evolutionary biology and healthOften cited around evolutionary psychology and lifespan

I sat down and I was like oh my god I'm not going to do this... I write about it in lifespan if you want to look up the references and all of that.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in evolutionary biology and health
Key quote: If you've read, I think you've read, but if anyone has read Lifespan, or actually, more importantly, listen to it, Matt and I kid around in between the chapters, and you can get a sense of what we're like.
The host discusses the implications of human evolution and technology on our health and longevity, referencing the book 'Lifespan' to illustrate these points. They emphasize the need for innovation to address the challenges posed by modern living and our biological limitations.
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Why We Sleep
Modern Wisdom · 20:34
Matthew Walker just red-pilled everyone on the planet with his book, emphasizing the value of sleep in public consciousness.
why we don't have to
Modern Wisdom · 52:54
as I wrote in my book why we don't have to
lifespan
Modern Wisdom · 33:22
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Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker

The host highlights how Matthew Walker's book has significantly raised awareness about the importance of sleep. This book serves as a crucial resou…

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why we don't have to cover
Mentioned at 52:54
why we don't have to

The host mentioned the book 'Why We Don't Have To' to highlight the groundbreaking research being conducted on reversing aging. This work is gainin…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
lifespan cover
Mentioned at 33:22
lifespan

The host discusses the implications of human evolution and technology on our health and longevity, referencing the book 'Lifespan' to illustrate th…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link

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