Andrew Huberman· PhD
when we do these vergence eye movements, when we bring our eyes to a visual target, it's clear that some of the brainstem circuitry for alertness gets engaged to a greater degree.
The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
when we do these vergence eye movements, when we bring our eyes to a visual target, it's clear that some of the brainstem circuitry for alertness gets engaged to a greater degree.
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