Could we get an ad free podcast feed as Premium Members?
My question is would it be too much to ask for an ad-free version of all content considering we are paying members? Though never expressly stated, I was under the impression that we would get access to everything publicly available, everything available on the premium feed, as well as support our favorite podcast and science in general. I'm all for it. I guess a standard that so far has not been adopted by this podcast is ad-free listening as a premium member. Am I off base here? To be frank, I skip through the ads no matter how well integrated, it seems like an ad-free podcast would be a better experience and allow for better continuity from the start of the episode, as well as throughout the episode - better retention and consumption of that sweet sciencey goodness that is HubermanLab. Thanks, gang, and thanks, Andrew! -Listener in Alaska doing his darndest to get sun in his eyes no matter how dark our winter is...!
Do Online Dating or Dating Apps effect our brain?
Kind of a broad question, but do Dating Apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, etc affect our brains? This is a relatively new development in mating and I wondering your thoughts as well as any science to support and changes due to online dating. Perhaps also how it affects the dating market in general. Lastly, what is your personal opinion of online dating? haha Anecdataly, I see big brain chemistry changes in myself, getting that new message from a potential partner, holding many conversations with potential mates at once, and the shear quantity of folks you could conceivably date has done very different things to me than when I was talking to one or two girls in middle school or high school. Thanks for taking the time and doing what you do!
CPAP? Sleep Studies? Should we all be taping our mouth shut at night?
My Father recently was prescribed a CPAP. I have seen great improvements as a result of him using one. I often struggle with sleep. Is a sleep study, cpap, mouth tape, etc - something everyone should do? As you often say, sleep is a foundational aspect of health, it would be great if more people, including myself, could benefit from cpap or more insights into the quality of sleep. Thank you!
Non-ionizing radiation's effects on the brain
I'm very curious as to what the effects are, if any, of non-ionizing radiation on the human brain. Over the last few years with the advent of cell phones and now air pods, we are being exposed to significantly higher amounts of non-ionizing radiation than ever before. Unfortunately the internet is filled with articles heavy on opinion, but light on fact. Does non-ionizing radiation heat up the brain? If the brain exhibits local warming can this be a problem? Can it cause headaches or other side-effects or are these psychosomatic? What about brain tumors? There was a lot of buzz a few years ago that excessive use of cell phones might cause brain tumors. Is there a realistic mechanism for non-ionizing radiation to causs tumors? Is there a certain level of exposure we should stay under to reduce the risk of long-term damage from the radiation?
Neurotoxicity
Could you comment on the term neurotoxicity and how this relates to drug and alcohol use? Is there a point where neurotoxicity becomes irreversible? Like with chronic methamphetamine use etc. I remember reading that it has to do with how quickly the drug causes dopamine release, and then how much dopamine is released (Ex: Smoking Meth worse then eating meth). The reason I ask is because I think it is discouraging to addicts who think they have caused irreparable damage and the term "Neurotoxicity" has the stigma of being irreparable. Interested to hear your thoughts. Thanks again for everything that you do!