Optimal Protocols for Studying & Learning - Dr Andrew Huberman

In this episode, I discuss science-supported protocols to optimize your depth and rate of learning of material and skills. I explain the neurobiology of learning and neuroplasticity and how correctly timed, self-directed test-taking can be leveraged to improve learning and prevent forgetting.

I discuss the study habits of the most successful learners, ways to limit distractions, how to set study goals, and how tests can be used as tools to learn, not just as a means for evaluating one’s mastery of learned material. A surprising aspect of tests, specifically self-testing soon after exposure to new material, is that they can significantly improve your ability to learn, apply, and maintain new knowledge. I also discuss tools to improve focus and alertness while studying.

By the end of this episode, you will have learned various science-supported actionable tools you can use to better learn, remember, and apply new information.

The Dating Doctor: "Start Dating Like It's Your Job!" - The Diary of a CEO with Dr Orion Taraban

Dr Orion Taraban is a psychologist, host of the podcast ‘PsychHacks’, and the author of the book, ‘The Value Of Others: Understanding the Economic Model of Relationships to Get (and Keep) More of What You Want in the Sexual’.

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:27 The Relationship & Sex Crisis
00:04:50 How The Relationship Crisis Is Affecting Us
00:06:56 Common Problems Men Are Facing In Modern Relationships
00:07:45 Are Dating Apps Really Helping?
00:08:20 The Crisis Of Masculinity: What Men Are Going Through
00:09:10 How Gender Dynamics Have Shifted Over Time
00:11:35 Andrew Tate And The Rise Of Performative Masculinity
00:15:46 Why Men Need To Feel Needed In Relationships
00:18:03 The Unique Challenges Women Face In Today's World
00:18:54 My Professional Journey: What Led Me Here
00:20:02 Understanding The Problems Both Men And Women Face
00:22:08 Applying Business Strategies To Improve Relationships
00:24:57 Why Women Seek Marriage: A Deeper Look
00:27:59 Helping Men Improve Their Lives And Relationships
00:30:27 How To Increase Your Attractiveness
00:31:46 The Importance Of Surface Marketing In Dating
00:34:41 How To Get Better At Meeting Women
00:36:54 Tips For Men To Boost Their Attractiveness
00:37:33 How Men Should Communicate Effectively
00:41:15 Why You Don’t Need Money To Attract Women
00:42:09 How I Completely Transformed My Life
00:44:35 Tips On Keeping A Partner Long-Term
00:47:08 Why A Relationship's First Crisis Is Crucial
00:49:33 Why The Top 10% Of Men Are Having The Most Sex
00:51:31 Is A Relationship An Exchange Of Value?
00:54:32 How Our Communities Have Evolved Over Time
00:57:14 Why Absence Can Be A Recipe For Better Sex
00:59:24 Is Monogamy Natural? Exploring The Debate
01:00:51 Is Gold Digging Just Another Transaction?
01:05:23 Why Men Are Terrified Of Women
01:07:56 What Really Happens To Beautiful People?
01:10:24 How To Turn A No Into A Yes
01:14:25 The Biggest Mistakes Men Make When Attracting Women
01:16:26 The Most Effective Pickup Line I’ve Used
01:19:00 How To Handle Interactions With Very Attractive Women
01:22:25 Should Women Make The First Move? Here’s How
01:25:51 What Is Love? Understanding This Complex Emotion
01:29:57 The Impact Of Porn On Modern Relationships
01:31:50 The OnlyFans Phenomenon: What It Means For Relationships
01:35:16 Libido, Sex, And The Role Of Pornography
01:39:52 How To Change A Man's Behavior For The Better
01:46:32 Advice For Those Struggling To Find Love
01:50:03 How AI Will Change Relationships Forever
01:55:17 How To Be A Man In 2024: Key Insights
01:59:53 Is Being Selfish The Key To Happiness?
02:01:40 Dr. Orion's Selection Criteria Explained
02:08:15 The Most Important Thing We Haven’t Discussed
02:16:52 The Final Question Every Guest Must Answer

Dan Bilzerian's hedonistic life – Modern Wisdom with Dan Bilzerian

Dan Bilzerian is an entrepreneur and a professional poker player.

What would it be like to dedicate yourself to hedonism for a decade? Without any budget or time or resource constraints. What would you discover from doing every adventure available in the modern world? And what would you truly value once it was over?

Expect to learn where Dan has been for the last few years, whether his company Ignite actually went bankrupt, if Dan is still rich, why he’s trying monogamy, what happens when you lock yourself on an island with 100 women, Dan’s advice for all men on how to be more attractive, the biggest pitfalls men make when posting on social media, how to stop being intimidated by hot women, and much more…

How to Improve & Protect Your Skin Health & Appearance - Dr Andrew Huberman with Dr Teo Soleymani

Dr. Teo Soleymani is a double-board-certified dermatologist and specialist in skin cancer and reconstructive surgery. He discusses science and clinically supported protocols to improve skin health and give your skin a more youthful appearance and structure, reducing premature ageing and skin cancer risk.

He discusses the impact of sun exposure on skin appearance and ageing and the surprising relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer. He explains how mineral-based (inorganic) sunscreens differ from chemical (organic) sunscreens, whether sunscreen can minimize premature skin ageing, reduce cancer risk, and if there are any health risks associated with sunscreen use.

He discusses skincare routines to significantly improve skin appearance and how to select skincare products. He outlines how caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and stress impact the skin and describes how nutrition and anti-inflammatory diets can improve skin health. He also discusses the causes and treatments for common skin conditions, including dandruff, acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo.

Why Is Everyone So Emotionally Fragile? - Modern Wisdom with Whitney Cummings

Whitney Cummings is a comedian, actress, writer, and a podcaster.

Emotional maturity is a difficult thing to truly come by. Making your needs known, setting boundaries, being able to disappoint people without being afraid. If it’s such an important skill, why is it so hard to discover how to develop it?

Expect to learn how Whitney has been changed since becoming a mother, why Whitney has been thinking about circumcision so much, what codependence is and how to overcome it, why your niceness might be narcissism in disguise, why the news and memes are moving at such an insane velocity right now and much more…

Bret's Top Existential Concerns for Humanity - The Diary Of A CEO with Dr Bret Weinstein

Dr Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist and former professor at Evergreen State College. He is the co-host of the podcast, ‘DarkHorse’, and the author of the book, ‘A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life’.

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:27 Why Humanity Will Be Extinguished
00:04:39 Bret's Top Existential Concern for Our Planet
00:08:04 Solar Flares and Their Potential Impact
00:11:36 Understanding EMP Effects & The Catastrophic Effects
00:13:48 The Earth's Magnetic Poles Are Switching!
00:17:01 The Inversion of Earth's Poles: Is Humanity Prepared?
00:18:57 What Does Anthropogenic Mean?
00:21:16 The Two Major Disaster Scenarios
00:28:11 How to Prepare for Global Catastrophes
00:35:57 Should You Become a ‘Prepper’?
00:42:31 Is Society on the Brink of Collapse?
00:51:33 Are Institutions Woke or Not?
00:52:36 The Evergreen College Incident: What Really Happened
01:04:47 The Decline of Mainstream Media
01:12:46 We SHOULD Be Worried About AI
01:16:50 Are Governments Ignoring AI's True Impact on the Planet?
01:20:31 The Critical Role of Language in Human Survival and Evolution
01:28:22 How AI Will Transform Human Communication Forever
01:30:19 Why Regulating AI Might Be the Worst Idea Ever
01:32:14 Brain Chips: Are We Turning Into Cyborgs?
01:36:23 AI Is Coming for Your Job: What You Need to Know
01:39:11 The Safest Careers in an AI-Dominated Future
01:45:02 Universal Basic Income: Hidden Consequences You Should Know
01:52:48 The Failures of COVID-19
01:56:50 What Is Gain-of-Function Research
01:58:59 What Really Happened in Wuhan: The Untold Story
02:00:54 Anthony Fauci's Involvement in COVID Origins
02:05:58 How We Should Have Handled COVID-19 Differently
02:12:53 Why Lockdowns Might Not Work in the Next Pandemic
02:16:23 Life-Changing Advice for a Happier, Healthier You
02:23:35 The Hidden Dangers of Pornography
02:32:38 What Parents Are Getting Wrong
02:38:52 The Guest's Final Question

Nutrition to Support Brain Health & Offset Brain Injuries - Dr Andy Galpin

In this episode, I discuss nutrition and supplementation to reduce the risk of brain injury and enhance brain performance and long-term health. Most brain injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBIs) and concussion, are not from sports and are actually quite common in non-athletes. I explain what happens in the brain when a TBI occurs and discuss science-supported nutrients to reduce the risk of brain injury, minimize symptoms, and improve recovery.

Summarizing both research and clinical studies, I explain the neuroprotective effects of specific nutrients, including creatine monohydrate, fish oil (DHA and EPA), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), choline, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), magnesium, and anthocyanins. I also describe the recommended dosages, frequency, timing, and potential adverse effects and provide options for supplementation and whole-food sources.

The New Science Of Why Men & Women Cheat - Modern Wisdom with Macken Murphy

Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Melbourne.

Why do people cheat? Is it just the allure of novelty? Dissatisfaction in their current relationship? Fear of being left? Retaliation for their partner cheating? Macken’s brand new study gives so many fascinating answers to these questions.

Expect to learn what the evolutionary drivers are behind men’s and women’s infidelity, what this new science says about the Dual Mating and Mate Switching hypotheses, the top 3 reasons for why men and women both cheat, whether cheating is heritable, if there is such a thing as one and done cheating, the most common behaviours of somebody who is being unfaithful and much more…

Is It Ethical To Hand-Pick Your Child’s Genes? - Modern Wisdom with Dr Jonathan Anomaly

Dr Jonathan Anomaly is a philosopher, professor and an author.

The concept of hand-selecting your baby’s traits has been an idea since the dawn of genetic science. This technology is now available. But just how ethical is it to shape your child’s destiny, and what unseen problems might a world with this science be facing?

Expect to learn why so many people dislike any discussions about IQ, what the moral challenges of embryo selection are, why genetic selection is going to be the biggest global talking point over the next decade, whether you are able to fix evolutionary mismatch with embryo selection, Jonny’s prediction for the future of multiculturalism and much more…

This Be The Verse - By Philip Larkin

This Be The Verse - By Philip Larkin is a funny take on the trials of parenting and being parented.

They fuck you up, your mum and dad.
They may not mean to, but they do.
They fill you with the faults they had
And add some extra, just for you.

But they were fucked up in their turn
By fools in old-style hats and coats,
Who half the time were soppy-stern
And half at one another’s throats.

Man hands on misery to man.
It deepens like a coastal shelf.
Get out as early as you can,
And don’t have any kids yourself.

Philip Larkin, "This Be the Verse" from Collected Poems. Copyright © Estate of Philip Larkin.

The impact of under sleeping on body fat/weight - Thomas DeLauer

Accessing Your Best Self With Mind-Body Practices, Belief Testing & Imagination - Dr Andrew Huberman with Dr Martha Beck

Dr Martha Beck, Ph.D., is a Harvard-trained sociologist and one of the world’s foremost experts on personal exploration and development. Dr Beck shares specific frameworks and practices to tap into your unique and deepest desires, core truths, and best life direction—all elements that comprise your authentic self. She also explains how to align your work and relationships of all kinds with your true self and how to embrace the discomfort and process of leaving unhealthy relationships. We discuss how to deal with negative thoughts and emotions, grapple with societal norms, and improve body awareness to gauge your inner truth. We also discuss codependency and self-abandonment - and how to exit and recover from these experiences.

00:01:34 Sponsors: BetterHelp, Helix Sleep & LMNT
00:05:34 Tool: Perfect Day Exercise
00:15:31 "Clear Eyed", Male vs. Female
00:23:31 Family & Work; Directed Attention & Miracles
00:30:21 Sponsor: AGI
00:32:10 Unease, Restlessness & Guilt; Life Worth, Fear
00:37:22 Accessing the Subconscious; Compassionate Witness Self
00:46:16 Finding Self, Suffering, Anxiety; Tool: "KIST", Self-Parenting
00:54:01 Self, Radiance, Death; Awakening
00:59:14 Suffering & Compassionate Attention
01:02:10 Challenging Internal Thoughts, Understanding Truth, Body & Mind;
01:08:44 Sponsor: Waking Up
01:10:20 Western Society & Pressure
01:18:30 Tool: Sensing Truth in Body; Meditation, "Stopping the World"
01:25:02 Energy, Magnetoreception, Pet's Death
01:33:49 Lying to Ourselves, Addiction
01:38:18 Tool: "Integrity Cleanse", Lies; The Light
01:47:32 Relationship with Loss; Love, Self-Abandonment & Codependency
01:55:10 Romantic Relationships; Jobs & Family
02:02:06 Hurting Others, Relationship Imbalance
02:06:55 Tool: True Empathy
02:11:26 "Happiness is an Inside Job", Codependency
02:18:58 Live Your Joy, Western Society
02:24:41 Relationships, Love & Integrity, "Feeling Goog By Looking Weird"
02:30:42 "l Like It!", Punk Rock Music, Love
02:34:24 Honesty & Essential Self; Helping People & Healers