In this episode, my guest is Dr. Laurie Santos, Ph.D., a professor of psychology and cognitive science at Yale University and a leading researcher on happiness and fulfillment. We discuss what truly increases happiness, examining factors such as money, social comparison, free time, alone time versus time spent with others, pets, and the surprising positive impact of negative visualizations. We also explore common myths and truths about introverts and extroverts, the science of motivation, and how to adjust your hedonic set point to experience significantly more joy in daily life. Throughout the episode, Dr. Santos shares science-supported strategies for enhancing emotional well-being and cultivating a deeper sense of meaning and happiness.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Dr. Laurie Santos

00:02:52 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & ExpressVPN

00:06:00 Happiness, Emotion & Cognition; Emotional Contagion

00:11:18 Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Rewards

00:14:43 Money, Comparison & Happiness

00:21:39 Tool: Increase Social Connection; Real-Time Communication

00:32:16 Sponsor: AG1

00:33:47 Technology, Information, Social Interaction

00:39:22 Loneliness, Youth, Technology

00:42:16 Cravings, Sustainable Actions, Dopamine

00:47:01 Social Connection & Predictions; Introverts & Extroverts

00:57:22 Sponsors: Function & LMNT

01:00:41 Social Connection & Frequency; Tools: Fun; “Presence” & Technology

01:07:53 Technology & Negative Effects; Tool: Senses & Grounding; Podcasts

01:15:11 Negativity Bias, Gratitude, Tool: “Delight” Practice & Shifting Emotions

01:25:01 Sponsor: David 

01:26:17 Importance of Negative Emotions; Judgements about Happiness

01:34:16 Happiness & Cultural Differences, Tool: Focus on Small Pleasures

01:41:00 Dogs, Monkeys & Brain, “Monkey Mind”

01:47:40 Monkeys, Perspective, Planning

01:53:58 Dogs, Cats, Dingos; Pets & Happiness

02:00:49 Time Famish; Tools: Time Affluence Breaks; Time Confetti & Free Time 

02:07:46 Hedonic Adaptation; Tool: Spacing Happy Experiences

02:15:27 Contrast, Comparison & Happiness; Tool: Bronze Lining, Negative Visualization

02:24:08 Visualization, Bannister Effect; Tool: Imagine Obstacles

02:29:12 Culture; Arrival Fallacy, Tool: Journey Mindset

02:37:11 Mortality, Memento Mori, Tool: Fleeting Experiences & Contrast

02:44:33 Awe 

02:48:15 Timescales; Community Engagement & Signature Strengths; Tool: Job Crafting

02:56:55 Strength Date, Leisure Time; Tool: Doing for Others, Feel Good Do Good

03:01:42 Tool: Asking for Help

03:05:32 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Social Media, Protocols Book, Neural Network Newsletter

Disclaimer & Disclosures

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how neuroplasticity allows the brain to continue to adapt and change throughout life, particularly through focused attention and active engagement in learning.

I explain how neuroplasticity differs in children and adults, highlighting the key neurochemicals required for adult learning. I explain science-supported protocols to boost alertness and improve attention, including techniques like visual focus and goal accountability. I also discuss how sleep, along with practices such as non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and naps, support the brain to enhance learning. 

Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes (approximately 30 minutes) focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes. Essentials will be released every Thursday, and our full-length episodes will still be released every Monday.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Huberman Lab Essentials; Neuroplasticity

00:03:27 Sponsor: David

00:04:43 New Neurons; Sensory Information, Brain & Customized Map

00:07:40 Recognition, Awareness of Behaviors

00:09:58 Sponsor: AG1

00:11:06 Attention & Neuroplasticity

00:15:40 Epinephrine, Acetylcholine & Nervous System Change

00:18:20 Improve Alertness, Epinephrine, Tool: Accountability 

00:20:39 Improve Attention, Acetylcholine, Nicotine

00:23:09 Sponsor: LMNT

00:24:26 Tool: Visual Focus & Mental Focus

00:29:54 Tool: Ultradian Cycles, Anchoring Attention

00:31:00 Sleep & Neuroplasticity; NSDR, Naps

00:33:34 Recap & Key Takeaways

00:36:38 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Recommendations, Sponsors

Disclaimer & Disclosures

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Bernardo Huberman, Ph.D., a research physicist, expert on quantum networks, and vice president of CableLabs’ Next-Gen Systems. We discuss his journey into science, beginning in South America, how a curiosity about physics led him to the United States, and how his hunger for studying novel problems guided him into fields like physics, computer science, biology, economics, and, most recently, quantum computing. He explains relativity theory, chaos theory, fractals, and quantum internet in terms anyone can understand.

We explore how curiosity has continually guided his decisions about what to study and how to live, and how researching hard, even abstract, problems can serve as a model for staying grounded and enjoying everyday life. We also discuss meditation, spirituality, and why continually asking questions about how the world is organized can bring about an immense and lasting sense of meaning and joy.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Dr. Bernardo Huberman

00:02:13 Sponsors: Helix Sleep & BetterHelp

00:05:08 Early School, Science Interest, Argentina; Soccer

00:12:29 Physics, Childhood Teacher, Family

00:20:48 Music; Dictatorship; Humanistic Education

00:29:09 Sponsor: AG1

00:30:40 US Graduate School

00:39:27 Counterculture, Peer Pressure; Graduation, Job Search

00:49:19 Xerox, Personal Computers; Risk-Takers, Tachyon

00:54:49 Sponsors: LMNT & ExpressVPN

00:57:33 Relativity Theory, Quantum Mechanics

01:05:53 Chaos Theory, Fractals, Butterfly Effect

01:17:21 Scientists, Positive Contributions & Flaws

01:26:19 Sponsor: Mateína

01:27:45 Enjoyment of Life, Meditation; Goal Pursuit

01:35:44 Changing Fields, Computers

01:43:24 Mentors, Students; Restlessness, Curiosity

01:47:41 Industry, Academia, Graduate Degrees

01:54:02 Podcast, Interviewing; Mistakes, Working with Others

02:05:48 Quantum Internet, Unbreakable Code

02:09:48 Physics & Neuroscience; AI

02:15:06 Analog vs. Digital Life, Thinking about Future

02:21:38 Worry, Meditation

02:24:22 Beliefs, God; Spiritual Experiences, Randomness

02:33:53 Thinking about Past; Nostalgia

02:39:19 Politically Incorrect; Libertarians; Cryogenics; Enjoying Life

02:46:30 Joyful; Pushing to Limits; Worry & Enjoyment, Living with Elegance

02:55:57 Etiquette, Clothing

03:04:11 Retirement, Money, Travel

03:12:00 Future Plans; Joyful Life

03:13:33 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

Disclaimer & Disclosures

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the important role that sleep and dreams have in learning, regulating emotions, and recovering from trauma.

I discuss how dreams during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep contribute to emotional learning and the processing of traumatic experiences. I also discuss the similarities of REM dreams to clinical treatments like ketamine and EMDR therapy. I explain how non-REM dreams function differently to support other types of learning. Additionally, I describe science-backed strategies to optimize both types of sleep for improved learning, mood and emotional regulation.

Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes (approximately 30 minutes) focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes. Essentials will be released every Thursday, and our full-length episodes will still be released every Monday.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Huberman Lab Essentials; Dreaming, Learning & Un-learning 

00:01:04 Types of Sleep

00:02:57 Slow-Wave Sleep, Motor Learning

00:06:23 Sponsor: AG1

00:07:30 REM Sleep, Paralysis, Unlearning of Emotional Events

00:12:29 Lack of REM Sleep, Emotionality

00:15:02 REM Sleep, Learning & Meaning

00:18:54 Sponsor: Joovv

00:20:08 EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) Therapy, Trauma

00:26:48 Ketamine Therapy, PCP, Trauma

00:29:52 Sponsor: Eight Sleep

00:31:23 REM Sleep as Therapy, Emotions

00:33:40 Tool: Improve Slow-Wave & REM Sleep

00:37:05 Recap & Key Takeaways

Disclaimer & Disclosures

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Kelly Starrett, DPT, a world-renowned physical therapist, best-selling author, and expert on improving movement in fitness, sports, and daily life. We discuss strategies to enhance mobility and flexibility to boost physical performance and overall health, including ways to offset aging, heal from injuries faster, and correct movement or strength imbalances. Topics include zero- and low-cost tools, such as how to warm up effectively, prepare mentally for workouts, properly use foam rollers, perform fascial release, and apply heat or cold for pain management and tissue recovery. We also cover the best flexibility protocols. Dr. Starrett explains how to optimize default postures for sitting, standing, and everyday activities. Listeners will gain practical, easy-to-implement knowledge to improve their health and physical performance.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Dr. Kelly Starrett

00:02:44 Sponsors: Maui Nui & Joovv

00:05:46 Movement; Tool: Daily Floor Sitting

00:12:50 Tools: Stacking Behaviors, Stretching, Floor Sitting

00:17:07 Transferring Skills; Movement-Rich Environments; Range of Motion

00:23:47 Sponsor: AG1

00:25:18 Warm-Ups & Play

00:30:51 Asymmetries & Training

00:38:27 Maximizing Gym Time; Tool: 10, 10, 10 at 10

00:42:41 Tool: Warming Up with Play; Breathwork

00:47:26 Sponsors: Function & Eight Sleep

00:50:35 Tool: Foam Rolling, Uses, Types & Technique

01:01:30 Injury vs. Incident, Pain

01:05:54 Managing Pain & Stiffness, Tool: D2R2 Method

01:11:04 Posture, Neck Work

01:19:58 Sponsor: LMNT

01:21:33 Pelvic Floor, Prostate Pain

01:28:06 Urination & Men, Pelvic Floor; Tool: Camel Pose

01:33:42 Mobilizing the Pelvic Floor, Urogenital Health

01:38:27 Abdominals, Rotational Power, Spinal Engine Work

01:43:51 Dynamic & Novel Movements; Endurance & Strength Propensities

01:50:29 Tool: Workout Intensity; Consistency & Workout Longevity

01:57:41 Hip Extension, Tools: Couch Stretch, Bosch Snatch

02:09:38 Fundamental Shapes & Training, Hip Extension, Movement Culture

02:21:06 Training for Life & Fun

02:30:20 Aging with Range of Motion & Control; Mental State & Training

02:35:38 Fascia, Myofascial Mobilization

02:41:17 Rolfing, Tool: Tissue Mobilization & Reducing Discomfort

02:45:14 Deliberate Heat & Cold, Training, Injury & Healing

02:54:35 Desire to Train, Physical Practice

02:58:54 Balanced Nutrition; Eating Behaviors & Social Media

03:10:23 Sustainable Nutrition & Training; Tool: 3 Vegetable Rule

03:14:30 Supplements

03:23:05 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

Disclaimer & Disclosures

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore science-backed protocols to combat jet lag, manage shift work, and optimize sleep across different stages of life.  

I discuss “temperature minimum” — a simple and reliable measurement that helps you quickly adjust to new time zones and counteract the negative effects of nocturnal shift work. I also provide actionable tools for regulating sleep and wake cycles in babies and new parents.  

The episode emphasizes the critical role of circadian rhythms, influenced by factors like light exposure, temperature regulation, and eating schedules. Practical tools include using light to shift your circadian clock, understanding the role of temperature in sleep, and adopting strategies to improve rest without medication. Whether you’re a shift worker, a parent of a newborn, or someone facing sleep challenges, this episode offers valuable guidance for enhancing recovery and overall well-being.

Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes (approximately 30 minutes) focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes. Essentials will be released every Thursday, and our full-length episodes will still be released every Monday.

Read the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction to Huberman Lab Essentials

00:00:45 Understanding Circadian Rhythms

00:02:32 Optimizing Light Exposure for Better Sleep

00:04:46 Tools: Combating Jet Lag

00:05:50 Sponsor: AeroPress

00:07:15 The Science of Jet Lag & Longevity

00:10:57 Temperature Minimum: Key to Circadian Adjustment

00:16:49 Sponsor: AG1

00:19:24 Melatonin: Uses & Misconceptions

00:23:23 Sponsor: ROKA

00:24:33 Shift Work: Managing Irregular Schedules

00:26:50 Sleep Strategies for Different Age Groups

00:29:15 Conclusion & Key Takeaways

Disclaimer & Disclosures

In this episode, my guest is Morgan Housel, an expert in private wealth generation and management and author of the bestselling book The Psychology of Money. We discuss how desiring, pursuing, saving, and spending money impact our psychology and perception of wealth. We explore why people tend to either overspend or oversave and examine the most common mistakes made in the pursuit of financial freedom. Additionally, we discuss how to best use money — and one’s relationship with it — as a tool to create psychological security, freedom, and a deeper sense of life purpose.

We also delve into the impact of purchases, social media, and wealth signaling on our internal reward circuits, the dangers of using money as a gauge of career progress or self-worth, and the healthiest psychological stances to adopt while building wealth at any level. By the end of the episode, listeners will have gained numerous practical tools for making smarter financial decisions and should have a clearer understanding of the role money plays in their psychology, happiness, and life.

Access the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Morgan Housel

00:02:13 Sponsors: Wealthfront & BetterHelp

00:05:11 Spending Habits & Cynicism

00:08:44 Tool: Money & Future Regrets

00:16:07 Money Management Extremes; Credit & Hope

00:23:17 Money as a Tool, Happiness, Independence & Purpose

00:27:30 Sponsors: AG1 & ROKA

00:30:11 Unstructured Time; Independence, Identify & Money; Addiction

00:39:04 Longevity, Health & Money

00:47:42 Ambition, Social Media, Fame & Social Debt

00:53:37 Sponsor: Function

00:55:24 Resume Virtues vs. Eulogy Virtues

00:57:52 Compound Interest, Math vs. Behavior

01:01:42 Dopamine & Time, Marshmallow Test & Distraction

01:09:58 Motivation, Pleasure; Relationships

01:14:38 Freedom, Tool: Savings & Independence

01:19:06 Peak-End Rule, Autonomy & Independence; Elder vs. Elderly

01:24:07 Familial Wealth & Identity; Entrepreneurs

01:31:53 Life Purpose; Dogs; Social & Historical Comparison

01:39:58 Social Comparison & Geography, Angst

01:46:07 Carrot vs. Stick, Identity, Tool: Verb States & Energy

01:56:43 Envy & Spending Money; Wealth & Birth Rates

02:01:27 Tools: Parent Modeling; Resentment, Individual Goals

02:07:15 Purpose, Happiness & Money

02:13:05 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

Disclaimer & Disclosures

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I answer your most frequently asked questions about science-backed tools for improving alertness, enhancing learning, and achieving quality sleep. I also discuss the optimal times for exercising and eating, how to properly time light exposure, as well as methods for strategically adjusting your body temperature to influence your nervous system.

Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes (approximately 30 minutes) focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes. Essentials will be released every Thursday, and our full-length episodes will still be released every Monday.

Read the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction to Huberman Lab Essentials

00:00:37 Understanding Circadian Rhythms & Light

00:02:17 Impact of Red Light on Circadian Rhythms

00:03:12 Light Through Windows & Circadian Clocks

00:05:04 Seasonal Changes & Circadian Rhythms

00:07:38 Neurotransmitters & Mood Regulation

00:09:00 Sponsors: LMNT & Eight Sleep

00:11:47 Exercise & Circadian Rhythms

00:14:40 Neuroplasticity & Learning

00:20:16 Sponsor: AG1

00:21:49 Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) & Learning

00:23:43 Nootropics & Cognitive Enhancement

00:26:16 Temperature & Circadian Rhythms

00:31:25 Sponsor: David

00:32:41 Food, Neurotransmitters & Circadian Rhythms

00:35:28 Self-Experimentation & Conclusion

Disclaimer & Disclosures

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Ethan Kross, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, director of the Emotion & Self-Control Laboratory, and author of the bestselling book Chatter. We discuss the purpose of the inner voice in your head and its impact on emotional well-being and motivation.

We also explore practical tools to manage negative internal chatter and eliminate intrusive thoughts. Topics include how music, exercise, mental distancing techniques, and expressive writing can help rescript your inner dialogue to be self-encouraging and effective in creating outward behavioral changes. Dr. Kross explains why venting to others is self-defeating and offers better alternatives. Throughout the episode, he provides research-supported, actionable protocols to help you shift your internal dialogue and accompanying emotional state, fostering greater happiness and resilience.

Access the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Dr. Ethan Kross

00:02:45 Sponsors: ExpressVPN & Eight Sleep

00:05:38 Inner Voice & Benefits

00:10:33 Music & Emotions

00:15:09 Shifting Emotions, Emotional Congruency, Facial Expressions

00:20:25 Resistance to Shifting Emotion; Tool: Invisible Support, Affectionate Touch

00:27:16 Tool: Expressive Writing; Sensory Shifters

00:30:41 Sponsors: AG1 & Joovv

00:33:27 Inner Voice Benefits, Thinking vs. Writing, Tool: Journaling

00:44:01 Decision Making, Individualization; Tool: Exercise

00:50:24 “Chatter,” Trauma, Depression, Anxiety

00:54:37 Sponsor: Function

00:56:25 Tool: Combating Chatter, Mental Distancing; Distraction & Social Media

01:04:30 Tools: 2 AM Chatter Strategy, Mental Time Travel; Venting

01:13:41 Time, Chatter & Flow

01:18:01 Focusing on Present, Mental Time Travel

01:22:49 Texting, Social Media, Sharing Emotions

01:28:31 AI & Individualized Tools for Emotional Regulation

01:33:07 Imaginary Friend, Developing Inner Voice; Negative Emotions

01:40:20 Tool: Nature & Cognitive Restoration; Awe; Screens, Modifying Spaces

01:49:34 Cities vs. Nature, Organizing Space & Compensatory Control

01:56:00 Emotional Regulation & Shifters, Screens

02:01:19 Historical Approaches to Manage Emotions; Motivation & Mental Tools

02:10:12 Mechanical & Behavioral Interventions, Emotional Regulation

02:15:52 Tool: Stop Intrusive Voices; Anxiety

02:21:55 Assessing Risk & Consequence; Flow & Cognitive Engagement

02:31:02 “Cognitive Velocity”; Resetting

02:36:43 Transition States, Tool: Goal Pursuit & WOOP

02:43:59 Attention, Emotional Flexibility; Avoidance

02:54:15 Emotional Contagion

03:00:22 Validating Emotions, Wisdom; Shift Book

03:06:59 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

Disclaimer & Disclosures

This is the second episode of Huberman Lab Essentials — short episodes (approximately 30 minutes) focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes.

This Essentials episode offers insights into what makes us sleepy, helps us sleep soundly, and feel awake and alert. It covers a wide range of tools for anyone looking to improve their sleep and wakefulness, with the science and reasoning behind each tool explained.

Essentials will be released every Thursday, and our full-length episodes will still be released every Monday.

Access the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com. 

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction to Huberman Lab Essentials

00:00:18 Understanding Sleep & Wakefulness

00:01:11 The Role of Adenosine & Caffeine

00:03:45 Circadian Rhythms & the Importance of Light

00:04:54 Morning Light Exposure & Cortisol

00:06:27 Sponsor: AG1

00:16:14 Evening Light Exposure & Melatonin

00:18:08: Sponsor: Eight Sleep

00:19:47 Managing Light Exposure for Better Sleep

00:28:03 The Benefits of Naps & Yoga Nidra

00:29:06 Sponsor: ROKA

00:34:38 Supplements for Sleep & Wakefulness

00:38:42 Conclusion & Final Thoughts

Disclaimer & Disclosures

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Terry Sejnowski, Ph.D., professor of computational neurobiology at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. He is world-renowned for exploring how our brain processes and stores information and, with that understanding, for developing tools that enable us to markedly improve our ability to learn all types of information and skills.

We discuss how to learn most effectively in order to truly master a subject or skill. Dr. Sejnowski explains how to use AI tools to forage for new information, generate ideas, predict the future, and assist in analyzing health data and making health-related decisions.

We also explore non-AI strategies to enhance learning and creativity, including how specific types of exercise can improve mitochondrial function and cognitive performance. Listeners will gain insights into how computational methods and AI are transforming our understanding of brain function, learning, and memory, as well as the emerging roles of these tools in addressing personal health and treating brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Access the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Dr. Terry Sejnowski  

00:02:32 Sponsors: BetterHelp & Helix Sleep  

00:05:19 Brain Structure & Function, Algorithmic Level  

00:11:49 Basal Ganglia; Learning & Value Function  

00:15:23 Value Function, Reward & Punishment  

00:19:14 Cognitive vs. Procedural Learning, Active Learning, AI  

00:25:56 Learning & Brain Storage  

00:30:08 Traveling Waves, Sleep Spindles, Memory  

00:32:08 Sponsors: AG1 & David  

00:34:57 Tool: Increase Sleep Spindles; Memory, Ambien; Prescription Drugs  

00:42:02 Psilocybin, Brain Connectivity  

00:45:58 Tool: ‘Learning How to Learn’ Course  

00:49:36 Learning, Generational Differences, Technology, Social Media  

00:58:37 Sponsors: LMNT & Joovv  

01:01:06 Draining Experiences, AI & Social Media  

01:06:52 Vigor & Aging, Continued Learning, Tool: Exercise & Mitochondrial Function  

01:12:17 Tool: Cognitive Velocity; Quick Stressors, Mitochondria  

01:16:58 AI, Imagined Futures, Possibilities  

01:27:14 AI & Mapping Potential Options, Schizophrenia  

01:30:56 Schizophrenia, Ketamine, Depression  

01:36:15 AI, “Idea Pump,” Analyzing Research  

01:42:11 AI, Medicine & Diagnostic Tool; Predicting Outcomes  

01:50:04 Parkinson’s Disease; Cognitive Velocity & Variables; Amphetamines  

01:59:49 Free Will; Large Language Model (LLM), Personalities & Learning  

02:12:40 Tool: Idea Generation, Mind Wandering, Learning  

02:18:18 Dreams, Unconscious, Types of Dreams  

02:22:56 Future Projects, Brain & Self-Attention  

02:31:39 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter  

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