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Modern WisdomSep 9, 2024

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

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

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Why We Sleep
Matt Walker

Indexed context: 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…

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

Indexed context: 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…

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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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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 W…

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The Prince of Medicine

The host mentions 'The Prince of Medicine' to highlight the historical context of medical advancements, particularly…

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All Quiet on the Western Front

The host recalls their experience of reading 'All Quiet on the Western Front' during school. They express a fascinati…

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Rick Rubin

The host mentions Rick Rubin in the context of discussing how asking about sleep can reveal more about a person's wel…

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  • The conversation centers on adenosine and sleep.
  • A second recurring theme is historical evolution of medicine.
  • Referenced books include Why We Sleep by Matt Walker and The Prince of Medicine.
  • Related interests include Individuals interested in sleep science and health and Individuals interested in medical history and the evolution of scientific understanding..

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Individuals interested in sleep science and healthIndividuals interested in medical history and the evolution of scientific understanding.Students and history enthusiastsIndividuals interested in emotional well-being and sleep health

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

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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
Indexed context: 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.
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Best for Individuals interested in medical history and the evolution of scientific understanding.Often cited around historical evolution of medicine

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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.
Indexed context: 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.
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Best for Students and history enthusiastsOften cited around World War I literature

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

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For: Students and history enthusiasts
Indexed context: 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.
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Rick Rubin cover
Best for Individuals interested in emotional well-being and sleep healthOften cited around importance of sleep

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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
Indexed context: 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.
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Why We Sleep
Modern Wisdom · 2:17
Indexed context: 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…
The Prince of Medicine
Modern Wisdom · 2:18:02
Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Prince of Medicine' to highlight the historical context of medical advancements, particularly focusing on Galen and the evolut…
All Quiet on the Western Front
Modern Wisdom · 41:29
Indexed context: 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…
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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,'…

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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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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…

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documentary about game shows

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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.

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Roadrunner

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

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Indiana Jones

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

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Rocky

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

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American Nightmare

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

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World War II from the front lines

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

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The Night Stalker

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