AMA: The Foundations of Cognitive Enhancement

Recently, I reached out to the listeners to source ideas for episodes. The result is the first "Ask Me Anything" episode of the Decoding Superhuman podcast. One consistent theme was cognitive enhancement and nootropics. In this episode, I discuss the foundations needed before delving into the vast world of nootropics.Highlights[1:00] Reflections on Biohacking Fest Ukraine[4:51] Biohacker Summit Helsinki[5:53] The genesis of Ask Me Anything[7:25] Building your foundations before taking nootropics[9:15] Glymphatics, Circadian Biology, and the need for sleep[13:03] Getting your food right through eliminating the bad[15:55] External brain, bandwidth poverty, and stress optimization[18:47] Controlling your nervous system through breathing[19:57] My current favorite nootropicsResourcesBiohacking Fest UkraineBiohacker Summit Helsinki 2019Hacking Biology, Ulcers, and Your Work Environment with Teemu ArinaPioneering Performance: A Look at Frontier Biohacking with Dr. Olli SovijärviRedefining Human Potential with Dr. Daniel SticklerInvesting in Sleep with Dr. Benjamin SmarrThe Advanced Sleep Class with Dr. Benjamin SmarrTed: One Reason to Get a Good Night's Sleep with Dr. Jeff Iliff Chrononutrition with Greg Potter, PhDThe Hyperbaric Oxygen Episode with Dr. Scott SherrLactose Intolerance - Genetics Home ReferenceNeurohacker Collective - Use Code BOOMER for a discount Troscriptions - Blue Cannatine DisclaimerThis information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC, or Decoding Superhuman, is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.