Self-Sabotage vs. Toxicity
Self-Sabotage vs. Toxicity I. The Neurobiology of Social Safety and the Nature of the “Enemy” The imperative to “Know Thy Enemy” has historically been framed within the disciplines of military strategy and political science. However, in the contemporary landscape of interpersonal dynamics, the concept of the “enemy” requires a reconceptualization. The adversarial force is rarely […]
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
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. […]
The Road to Sapiens
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
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
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
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
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
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
Building Relationships The Downplay of a Key Condition While we may treat them as such, relationships are not a luxury item, nor are they merely a source of sentimental comfort. They are a fundamental, non-negotiable physiological requirement. The human brain evolved over millions of years due to selective pressure to operate within a social web. […]
Interaction Optimization
Interaction Optimization I. The Crisis of the Social Biome I’m sure you’re probably sick of hearing this, but… we exist in an era of hyper-connectivity. Where digital infrastructure permits instantaneous communication across the globe, yet epidemiological data reveal a rising of perceived isolation, social exhaustion, and fragmented community structures. This post hypothesizes that the solution […]