The Problem With Trying To Be Rational - Steven Pinker - #424

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01/20/22

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Steven Pinker is a Cognitive Psychologist at Harvard University, a psycholinguist and a Best Selling Author.

It would be nice to always make the right decision. To escape the prison of human emotions and biases and operate from a purely rational place. Steven's new book breaks down rationality into it's components in an attempt to understand just what we're all missing from our mental makeup.

Expect to learn why betting websites are the most accurate forecasters of the future, why learning lists of cognitive biases won't always make you more effective, whether smart people are more or less rational on average, whether politics makes you dumber, how to balance rationality with a desire to be intuitive and present and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro (00:26) Is Studying Cognitive Biases Beneficial? (09:42) Applying Bayesian Reasoning in Life (22:20) Tensions Between Rationality & Intuition (32:20) How Conspiracies Subvert Rationality (41:52) Conclusion

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Life Hacks 207 - The Gym Edition - #423

January 17, 2022

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66m

Jonny & Yusef from Propane Fitness join me for another Life Hacks episode.

It's the new year and everyone is back in the gym so I figured that we'd go through some of our favourite exercise variations and training hacks to add a bit of spice into whatever your new program is.

Expect to learn how to make bench press even more focussed on your chest, the ultimate skull crusher variation, Jonny's favourite Rep Scheme for muscle growth, how to get motivated if you're not feeling like training, what research shows as the most effective exercises for glute growth, how to make an even better pull-down machine and much more...

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro (01:06) Upgraded Bench Press (07:51) Skull Crushers, Myo Reps & Simplified Split Squats (17:05) Best Exercises for Glute Development (25:04) Deep Lunges, Eccentric Speed & Landmines (31:56) How to Get Motivated, Barbell Hacks & Stimulants (50:42) Is Calf Training a Scam? (54:19) Netflix Recommendations (1:03:59) Who Should Be the Next Bond? (1:05:41) Where to Find Jonny & Yusef

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Bring your feet up for Bench Press to increase chest focus.

Barbell chest-supported rows.

Floor lying skull crushers.

MYO Reps.

Single arm rear foot elevated split squats.

Step-ups for Glute development.

Commit to some exercises for quality, rather than for load.

Single arm pull downs.

Landmine Press for shoulders.

Reduce weight for one session if you’re struggling with motivation.

Use small plates to deload a bar on the floor.

Train at the same time every day, and the same day every week.

Have 3 sections of a training session, A, B & C.

Add calves in in between sets. They take a long time to grow.

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Watch Midnight Mass.

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Next Episode

How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance - Louisa Nicola - #425

January 22, 2022

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61m

Louisa Nicola is a Clinical Neuroscientist, Neurophysiologist and high performance coach.

Maximising performance isn't just about being as physically fit possible, it's ensuring that your brain is operating at its peak condition all the time. Louisa works with NBA superstars and trading floor managers to refine and enhance their brain function using the latest research.

Expect to learn Louisa's non-negotiable supplements for brain health, how to get to sleep more quickly at night, why throwing a tennis ball at a wall is good for your mind, the impact of sleep on brain performance, Louisa's training protocol for maximising cognitive function, how to stay calm under pressure and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro (00:29) NeuroAthletics (05:51) What is a High-performing Brain? (09:52) Principles for Maximising Brain Performance (16:06) Exercises to Improve Mental Capacity (21:56) Impact of Sleep on Brain Performance (32:20) Optimal Pre-bed Routines (38:04) Practices for Better Sleep (42:04) How to Stay Calm under Pressure (47:10) Protocols for Cold & Heat Exposure (54:32) Can Psychedelics Enhance Sport Performance? (1:00:32) Where to Find Louisa

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