CGM - optimal levels
I am a huge fan of CGM and wear it as often as possible. I am a reasonably healthy female working out every day (resistance Trainig, kickboxing), avoiding sugar and other forms of carbohydrates other that veggies, fruits and legumes. However my CGM data levels won't get lower that 100mg/dl (even at night). It rarely gets above 180mg/dl. I have researched that optimal levels are between 70-85mg/dl in fasting state, I never get there. Could you possibly discuss different phenotypes and CGM outcomes? I am wondering how stable elevated glucose can influence insulin levels, cardiovascular disease and possible metabolic syndrome. Thank you!
Does metabolism affect life length
I have heard that people with fast metabolisms have a shorter lifespan, and vice versa (excluding confounding factors like heart disease, obesity, etc with slow metabolisms). Is there truth to this? As someone with an extremely fast metabolism still going in my late 20's, are there methods to slow metabolism while still maintaining a high intensity exercise lifestyle for the sake of extending life?
The Rise of AI: Post Truth, Society, and Developing Brains -
Recent developments in AI such as AI imagery and deep fake voices are making truth more and more difficult to determine. At present I can pick out the hand of AI on images, but it won't be long before I cannot. What is the cognitive effect of not being able to trust basic sources of information? Paranoia and disorientation? Would the social effect be to drive people apart or bring them together as "what is believable is that which is right in front of me?" Should we clearly label AI produced content as such? It may be quite important to do so, or have reliable AI content filters. Most importantly, what about brains that develop in such a landscape? Is/has any research being/been done in this area? It seems to me to be a necessary area of inquiry. Thank you for you time, consideration, and consistently solid information, Jeff
K-12 Reading and Tech Development
Dear Huberman Lab, As a teacher, the use of technology in the classroom and push from district offices to use technology in the classroom has exponentially grown. While I understand that there certainly are benefits to students using technology, I have a two part question on the impact evolutionarily with the increased use, based on both teacher and parental questions and concerns. 1. As kids grow, different areas of their brain develop and I would imagine, serve a purpose for which kids need at the time. How is the excessive (Excessive = how modern classrooms and society use tech currently 1:1) implementation of technology hinder those necessary phases of growth skills for kids under the age of 18? An example being directions; to drive somewhere, we are so comfortable with using Google Maps (or alternative platform) that our sense of vision and navigation skills have greatly changed. Also I am curious if our judgement of distance has even shifted because of the reliance. 2. Based on my first question, as a teacher it is expected of me to provide audio to all novels or articles read in class, rather than requiring students to read independently or aloud in small groups or whole class settings. The argument being that the audio provides accurate vocabulary pronunciations and a fluent, accurate read of sentences. In other words, there are zero mistakes. This also is to meet the needs of any IEP, 504, or MLL students in a class. However, are students alternatively using a different skill when they are listening to audio while reading, versus reading aloud or independently. And if so, are students losing an important skill when they listen to books while following along? When we listen to the audio of a book, some students seem to just be staring at the book and not reading the words. I would love to hear research on this so that I can improve my teaching skills for all students.