Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity Author: Peter Attia, MD Topics: Health, medicine, longevity, exercise, nutrition, mental 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. …
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The Road to Sapiens Anthropology and human history https://www.southampton.ac.uk/~cpd/history.html?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew Theories on the birth of human “intelligence” The passing of experience through language to create group knowledge. The structure of a journey represents to process of venturing out into new territory, overcoming an obstacle, and returning with new information or reward. Stories these days add failure …
Our Social History Will Storr: The Brain Is a Status-Seeking Storyteller (Email from Rebel Wisdom) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwcjVwT-bc0&t=1s “Connection isn’t enough for humans. We’re not happy to just connect and be likeable but useless. We want to feel of value. We want to rise up a status hierarchy.” Will Storr is a journalist and author who has …
Our Technological History Burn Notes The Technology Tsunami Over time, we manipulated the metabolisms of our domesticated plants to divert their energy into the starches and sugars that fuel our bodies. Today, the fruits and vegetables we find in the market look like grotesque energy-packed carnival freaks compared to their wild ancestors. We played the …
Huberman Lab Podcasts Author: Andrew Huberman & Guests Topics: Neuroscience, nutrition, fasting, psychology, circadian rhythm, heat and cold therapy All information is attributed to the speaker and his guests. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized it incorrectly. These notes are only for reference, and we always suggest reading/listening/watching …
Status Anxiety Author: Alain De Botton Topics: Social, philosophy, anxiety, religion 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. Contents Definitions Part One: Causes I. Lovelessness II. …
A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life Authors: Heather Heying & Bret Weinstein Topics: Anthropology, health, systems and complexity, societal development All information is attributed to the authors. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized it incorrectly. These notes are only for …
Building Relationships The importance of real-world social skills and building lasting relationships. Why Building Healthy Relationships is Important for Our Health What Healthy Relationships Looks Like? Call back to social attachment pressure from reduced tribe size. Polygamy vs. monogamy and the anthropology of human relationships (only instances of many wives when the man has a …
Interaction Optimization Cheat Sheet Body Language Friendship maintenance Invoking Rule Omega Saying No when needed Status and not being ruled by it Understanding yourself Conscious thought Inspiring comfort, safety, and support. Stability. Use senses to enable a diffuse gaze, calm sounds, resonant voice, strong, orderly environment, warm and welcoming. Calm. Notice the health of one’s …
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 …
