In the 1960s, doctors avoided people to avoid exercise. Then everything changed. Now physical fitness is a $100 billion industry. What would it look like if we got equally as serious about cognitive fitness? In this episode, Cal explores three tiers of cognitive fitness advice, ordered from least to most intense.
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Chapters
(0:00) Do I need a brain gym?
(32:54) Comments on reversing brain rot
(36:57) A disturbing new article from a college professor
(41:55) Do makers need longer blocks for deep work?
(47:25) What Cal is reading
(50:26) What Cal watched
(56:23) Where Cal went
Resources Mentioned:
https://charafeddine.co/letters/your-brain-is-about-to-need-a-gym
https://lanimuelrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Aerobics-Points-System.pdf
https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9a2_KqzF7Y
https://archive.ph/XvPXE
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Credits:
Podcast Production: Jesse Miller
Newsletter/Research: Nate Mechler
Theme Music: Jay Kerstens
