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Show summary
This week we talk about your health on two fronts: the dangers of not getting enough sleep and the health benefits of going to the sauna. We provide a brief summary of Joe Rogan’s mind-blowing podcast with Matthew Walker, and we share our sauna bathing experiences in Canada and Germany. Last but not least, we define the trending #IntellectualDarkWeb by reviewing the facts.
Show notes
0:50 – Matthew Walker talks about sleep on Joe Rogan’s podcast (YouTube link) (Matthew Walker’s book: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams)
1:41 – The mid-afternoon crash
3:32 – The benefits of power napping
3:50 – How many hours of sleep should you get?
4:21 – How early should the school day start?
5:40 – Consequences of chronic sleep deprivation
6:01 – How long can you survive without sleep?
8:07 – Tips on how to fall asleep
13:47 – The unfortunate consequences of misdiagnosing sleep deprivation as ADD/ADHD
16:22 – Dr. Rhonda Patrick talking about the health benefits of going to the sauna on Joe Rogan’s podcast (YouTube link)
17:51 – Sauna culture in Canada vs. Germany
19:30 – “Aufguss” in German saunas (YouTube video demonstrating an “Aufguss”)
23:21 – Dennis’ story about almost fainting in a sauna
31:34 – Are Germans becoming more Americanized?
32:37 – #IntellectualDarkWeb
33:24 – Who makes up the Intellectual Dark Web?
34:55 – The Intellectual Dark Web isn’t actually a “Dark Web”
35:10 – The Intellectual Dark Web is going on tour (Events list)
37:16 – Shouldn’t it be called the Intellectual Light Web?
38:33 – Shouldn’t journalists be reporting the truth?
38:55 – The job of a journalist is to report the truth and to report fact
41:51 – The confusion surrounding political labels and their misinterpretation in different countries
43:48 – Find out where you are on the political compass by playing Democracy 3
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GenYChron Ep. 0025 – Stoicism, suffering and individual responsibility
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We’re halfway through our Jordan B. Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos book review/discussion series. In this episode, we chat about how suffering is a part of the human condition and how we confront it using stoicism and individual responsibility (RULE 6 / Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world).
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GenYChron Ep. 0007 – Epigenetics, fasting and outdated food guides
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Warning: listening to this week’s podcast episode may change the way you think about food and your genes. Did you know what you eat today can affect your great-grandchildren’s genes? Can fasting actually make you live longer? Did you know that the recommended limits on alcohol consumption significantly differ from country to country? Is eating eight servings of grain-based foods per day still a relevant recommendation?
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GenYChron Ep. 0022 – Exploring friendships: toxic, ideal and beyond
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Welcome back to the 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos miniseries. In this episode we explore friendships—from toxic to ideal—while discussing the third rule of the book (RULE 3 / Make friends with people who want the best for you).
