Cultural norms and the perception of disability as "right" versus "wrong"
I would be very interested in a discussion on the neuroscience behind what we consider to be "right" or "wrong" on both individual levels and as a society as a whole. As a society we have a long history of considering something as "wrong", and then, with time, unwinding that. A recent example would be attitudes towards the LGBTIQ+ community (although we have a long way to go!). What will the next generation look back on and wonder "how on earth did they think that?"!
Delayed path to optometry/ophthalmology
What’s the path to becoming an optometrist or ophthalmologist look like for those in their 30s or 40s? I’ve spent 10 years in the military with an engineering background, but interested in researching and working vision development; a service I wish I had access to when I was young (amblyopia). Do you have a guest who started later in life and managed the prerequisites after a decade removed from undergrad? Why are there so few optometry schools and none that offer hybrid (online/in lab mix) studies?
How to stay healthy & productive while working long hours with little sleep?
I decided to put more hours into my business while working full-time and exercising regularly. This means I must compromise my sleep, at least for a while. What would you advise to mitigate the harm of little sleep and probably stress for an extended period? (I have intermittent insomnia, which I already mitigate with occasional NSDR, ashwagandha, and exercise). Also, how do I stay productive? I have a history of impulsive food/media consumption when I have little sleep.