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3-2-1 Contact

I apologize in advance if this is an inappropriate question, but I really want to know: did you watch 3-2-1 Contact when you were a kid?

Clarifying the mouth swish protocol

In the cold and flu episode, you mentioned the anecdotally effective method of swishing water around the mouth and swallowing it first thing in the morning. Do you do this only when healthy or when you are sick as well? And, not to be gross, but does this also mean that eating eye crust or boogers could be protective (my dog definitely eats her own eye crust and kids seem to naturally eat their own boogers before corrected by adults, so I am very curious)?

The Neuroscience of Communication

Dear Prof. Huberman, I just watched your episode with David Goggins, it was incredible. I loved your question about motivation and relationships. I truly believe that most of our problems arise due to a lack of communication skills, so would you do an episode about The Neuroscience of Communication? It would be wonderful. Thank you for your incredible work, it has already changed the lives of many people around the world.

Is methylene blue safe to use

Hey Andrew, My working memory is kind of shot (I assume from years of high-sugar eating and drinking) so I'm always looking for ways to aid my brain in healing. I've been seeing A LOT about Methylene Blue on Twitter these days about how MB can improve cognitive function and even facilitate brain healing in some instances. If I can find a reputable source, is this something I should experiment with? Are there any downsides to doing so? Much love for all that you do brotha.

Spatial awareness & sense of orientation

Dear Prof. Huberman, all my life I have had a poor sense of orientation and poor spatial awareness - meaning I will bum into doorframes when cutting corners, people hate it when I help them move because I will definitely bang a wall and so on. I will also get lost very easily in new surroundings and driving is a stressful experienve to me. On the opposite site of the spectrum my wife walks through a new environment and can draw a rather accurate map after a few minutes. My question is: What causes "good" vs "poor" spatial awareness, can it be trained and what tools or protocols can be of help?