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Modern WisdomSep 9, 2024

#836 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The New Science Of Longevity, Resilience & Breaking Bad Habits

Summary, books mentioned, transcript quotes, and timestamps for #836 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The New Science Of Longevity, Resilience & Breaking Bad Habits on Modern Wisdom.

Notable books mentioned: Why We Sleep by Matt Walker, All Quiet on the Western Front, The Prince of Medicine, Rick Rubin

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Mentioned at 2:17
Why We Sleep
Matt Walker

The host discusses the role of adenosine in sleep and how it affects our alertness upon waking. They reference Matt Walker's book, 'Why We Sleep,'…

All Quiet on the Western Front cover
Mentioned at 41:29
All Quiet on the Western Front

The host recalls their experience of reading 'All Quiet on the Western Front' during school. They express a fascination with the themes of World Wa…

The Prince of Medicine cover
Mentioned at 2:18:02
The Prince of Medicine

The host mentions 'The Prince of Medicine' to highlight the historical context of medical advancements, particularly focusing on Galen and the evol…

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#836 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The New Science Of Longevity, Resilience & Breaking Bad Habits mentions Why We Sleep by Matt Walker, All Quiet on the Western Front, The Prince of Medicine, and Rick Rubin with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a podcaster. From personal dramas to scientific uproars, it's been a wild year for the biggest health & fitness podcaster in the world. And today we get to discover his biggest new insights about life, relationships and protocols. Expect to learn whether you actually should drink coffee within 90 minutes of waking up, how to get the best sleep of your life according to the latest science, how to become a morning person, what Andrew has learned about the perils of fame and public scrutiny, what new research says on the world of longevity supplements, why you should always do your research when testing with peptides and much more…
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Media mentions7
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Mention sentiment
Deep Dive(2)Passing Reference(2)
Audience signals
Individuals interested in sleep science and healthStudents and history enthusiastsIndividuals interested in medical history and the evolution of scientific understanding.Individuals interested in emotional well-being and sleep health

Books Mentioned

Why We Sleep cover
Why We Sleep
Matt Walker
Best for Individuals interested in sleep science and healthOften cited around adenosine and sleep

The great Matt Walker wrote the book, Why We Sleep, and a lot of that has to do with the cell biology of regulating potassium and other ions that are in neurons.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in sleep science and health
Key quote: In fact, the great Matt Walker wrote the book, Why We Sleep.
The host discusses the role of adenosine in sleep and how it affects our alertness upon waking. They reference Matt Walker's book, 'Why We Sleep,' to highlight the biological processes involved in sleep and the importance of managing adenosine levels.
ASIN: 1501144324
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All Quiet on the Western Front cover
Best for Students and history enthusiastsOften cited around World War I literature

The speaker mentions reading 'All Quiet on the Western Front' in school and being fascinated by World War I.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Students and history enthusiasts
Key quote: The speaker mentions reading 'All Quiet on the Western Front' in school and being fascinated by World War I.
The host recalls their experience of reading 'All Quiet on the Western Front' during school. They express a fascination with the themes of World War I presented in the book.
ASIN: 0593688678
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The Prince of Medicine cover
Best for Individuals interested in medical history and the evolution of scientific understanding.Often cited around historical evolution of medicine

The Prince of Medicine is a beautiful book that talks about Galen and how our understanding of the human body in medicine evolved from human dissection and analysis.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in medical history and the evolution of scientific understanding.
Key quote: The Prince of Medicine is a beautiful book that talks about Galen and how our understanding of the human body in medicine really evolved from really people being allowed to do more and more in terms of human dissection and analyzing the human body.
The host mentions 'The Prince of Medicine' to highlight the historical context of medical advancements, particularly focusing on Galen and the evolution of human dissection. This book serves as a dense resource for understanding the interplay of curiosity, government, and funding in the progress of medicine.
ASIN: B00KTGJ3R6
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Rick Rubin cover
Best for Individuals interested in emotional well-being and sleep healthOften cited around importance of sleep

The excerpt mentions reading Rick Rubin's book, highlighting his unique ability to engage with music and taste.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in emotional well-being and sleep health
Key quote: You know, the mighty Rick Rubin always asks, how are you feeling?
The host mentions Rick Rubin in the context of discussing how asking about sleep can reveal more about a person's well-being than typical greetings. This highlights the significance of emotional health and its impact on sleep quality.
ASIN: 1550228757
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

Documentary

Roadrunner

Confidence: 90%

The documentary is called Roadrunner and it's very, very good. It's interesting to see how he was such a sensation seeker.

Documentary

World War II from the front lines

Confidence: 80%

Have you seen a World War II from the front lines? Netflix have done at least two or three colorized World War II documentaries.

Documentary

The Night Stalker

Confidence: 85%

The one that they did about Richard Geremeir is The Night Stalker. Fucking brilliant. Terrifying.

Documentary

American Nightmare

Confidence: 85%

There's a new one I just watched called American Nightmare. It's really, really interesting and harrowing.

Documentary

documentary about game shows

Confidence: 80%

The documentary, frankly, is far too long, but it goes like this. During the World Series, when DiMaggio was making an effort towards the home run record, was the first commercial, okay, to sell a product.

Movie

Rocky

Confidence: 90%

The Rocky cut scene lasts for 90 seconds in the movie, but it can last for five years in your life.

Movie

Indiana Jones

Confidence: 90%

The mention refers to a scene in an Indiana Jones movie where the character is escaping from a collapsing ceiling.