The Social Rabbit Hole To be explored… Topics listed below are ideas that are yet to be summarized. The importance of cultural violence protocols (Tyson Yunkaporta). Restricting violence is denying a natural human process and results in outbursts of unsocial “indoor” violence rather than within a controlled group environment. Managing extreme violence and reinforcing gender …
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Know Thy Enemy
Know Thy Enemy How to identify the enemy and the art of war. Self being the greatest obstacle Enemies are created in the mind. If somebody or something is causing direct physical harm, use your autonomy to get rid of it or remove yourself. Victim mentality Fear as the Path of Least Resistance Sickness Fear …
Social Resources
Social Resources Status Anxiety Mindwise: How we understand what others think Brainwashing Anxious: The modern mind in the age of anxiety The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom Emotional Intelligence: The Groundbreaking Book That Redefines What it Means to be Smart The Winner Effect: The Neuroscience of Success and Failure Change Your Brain, …
Interaction Entwined
Interaction Entwined Why social interaction is essential for our survival and why we are lonely in a hyperconnected world. Anthropological Development Group cohesion necessity, being ostracized akin to death, altruism as the ultimate form of selfishness The flipside is that we have people who still desire acceptance but they go against the status quo because …
Sunlight Exposure
Sunlight Exposure Why Sunlight is Essential The Benefits of Sun Exposure As mentioned in the Sleep & Circadian Rhythm Basics section, sunlight provides essential cues to the eyes and as a consequence, the brain (suprachiasmatic nucleus), that regulate the timing of the circadian rhythm by inhibiting the production of melatonin. Melatonin is the sleep hormone …
Sleep & Circadian Rhythm Basics
Sleep & Circadian Rhythm Basics What Is the Circadian Rhythm? The circadian rhythm is a cycle of biological processes that are linked to the cyclical environmental cues of the day. This includes cues such as light exposure, the frequency and height of that light, temperature changes, food intake, exercise, etc. The human circadian rhythm lasts …
Optimize (worksheets)
Optimize (Worksheets) Author: Brian Johnson (Optimize.me) Topics: Sleep, nutrition, exercise, productivity, longevity, habit All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. This particular set of notes are …
Barefoot Strong: Unlock the Secrets to Movement Longevity
Barefoot Strong: Unlock the Secrets to Movement Longevity Author: Dr. Emily Splichal Topics: Rehabilitation, foot and ankle health All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. 1. …
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Whole Body Barefoot: Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear
Whole Body Barefoot: Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear Author: Katy Bowman Topics: Rehabilitation, foot and ankle health All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Forward Movement …
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Advanced Human Performance: Foot and Ankle Manual
Advanced Human Performance: Foot and Ankle Manual Author: Dr. Joel Seedman Topics: Exercise performance, foot and ankle health All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Other …
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