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The Science & Art of Comedy & Creativity | Tom Segura

Andrew Huberman2h 17m · 2025-05-19

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✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman drinks Athletic Greens twice a day, typically once in the morning and again in the afternoon or late afternoon, mixed with water and lemon or lime juice.✓Well SupportedComprehensive blood testing is vital for detecting many aspects of mental and physical health, and Function Health offers this affordably.✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman's mercury levels decreased after limiting tuna, increasing leafy greens, and supplementing with NAC.✓Well SupportedFunction offers over 100 advanced lab tests for comprehensive bodily health assessment.Well Supported

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Helix Sleep mattresses and pillows are tailored to individual sleep needs assessed through a quiz.

✓Well SupportedThe Helix Dusk Mattress is reported to improve sleep depth, duration, and quality.

✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman consumes one to two David bars daily to help meet his protein goal of one gram per pound of body weight without excess calories.

✓Well SupportedAG1's latest formula upgrade includes clinically studied probiotic strains that support digestive and immune system health, improve bowel regularity, and reduce bloating.

✓Well SupportedMost people should aim for one gram of quality protein per pound of body weight daily to optimize muscle protein synthesis, reduce appetite, and support metabolic health.

✓Well SupportedMaui Nui venison has an ideal protein-to-calorie ratio, delivering 21 grams of protein per 107 calories per serving, which supports muscle mass and metabolic health.

✓Well Supported75% of the calories in David protein bars come from protein.

✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman consumes a David bar in the late afternoon or mid-morning when hungry between meals to help meet protein goals without excess calories.

✓Well SupportedSleep is fundamental to mental health, physical health, and performance, and an ideal sleep environment is key to achieving excellent sleep.

✓Well SupportedMaui Nui Venison is a nutrient-dense and ethically sourced red meat.

✓Well SupportedExercising early in the day, within an hour of waking and no later than three hours after waking, can increase energy levels and bias individuals towards action.

✓Well SupportedHaving a phone in the room where one is trying to learn something significantly diminishes performance on tasks like mathematics and learning.

✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman's personal sustainable exercise protocol includes three days of resistance training, two to three days of cardio, and one full day of rest per week.

✓Well SupportedFunctional health testing includes biomarkers for toxins such as BPA and PFAS.

✓Well SupportedPoor sleep quality and insufficient sleep negatively impact mental health, physical health, and performance.

✓Well SupportedHIIT protocols, such as one minute on/one minute off repeated six times, can significantly increase BDNF.

✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman's long Sunday runs for endurance training were 10-12 miles during graduate school, and are now typically 6-8 miles.

✓Well SupportedKeeping a phone outside the bedroom during sleep can improve sleep quality.

✓Well SupportedFunction's lab testing can detect elevated mercury levels and suggests limiting tuna and increasing leafy greens to reduce it.

✓Well SupportedSome individuals are funny offstage but cannot perform for an audience, indicating that being a performer requires a distinct skill set beyond general humor.

✓Well SupportedMaui Newi venison sticks contain 10 grams of protein per stick with 55 calories.

◐Partially SupportedMattress properties like softness, firmness, and breathability significantly impact sleep quality.

◐Partially SupportedStates of wordlessness allow for better registration of feelings and improved environmental sensing.

◐Partially SupportedThe patient HM, who had hippocampal damage affecting memory, would laugh less at a repeated joke over time, suggesting an unconscious memory of the joke despite no conscious recall.

◐Partially SupportedDuring REM sleep, individuals can perform simple cognitive tasks by blinking.

◐Partially SupportedA joke's comedic impact can diminish over time and with repeated telling.

✓Well SupportedThe primary focus for children in sports should be on exposure, fun, sportsmanship, and trying their best.

◐Partially SupportedStarting a busy day with a hard workout can improve mood, readiness, and task tackling ability.

◐Partially SupportedAndrew Huberman used to run 10-12 miles on Sundays while hydrated with caffeine during graduate school.

✓Well SupportedEarly introduction to resistance training can improve tendon resilience and reduce injury risk later in life.

✕Not SupportedExcessive THC dosage can lead to paranoia.

◐Partially SupportedRunning with a 10-12 pound weighted vest can make one feel like a god upon removal.

◐Partially SupportedExercise can eliminate the mental fog experienced upon waking, leading to increased alertness.

◐Partially SupportedEmotional contagion is a significant factor in the success of a comedy bit.

◐Partially SupportedSpending time with comedians or working on creative projects can shift the brain into a humor-thinking mode.

◐Partially SupportedHaving one's 'antenna up' or brain in a mode receptive to humor can lead to finding humorous perspectives or jokes.

◐Partially SupportedComedians who acknowledge and express their dark thoughts on stage are often the best people.

◐Partially SupportedEmotional contagion is largely transmitted through sound, and to a lesser extent, facial expressions.

◐Partially SupportedTom Segura trained for a 5K race by doing multiple three-mile runs at a slow pace, aiming to stay close to Zone 2 cardio.

◐Partially SupportedFear responses can be transmitted between animals through molecular signals in the air.

◐Partially SupportedCarrying a suitcase back and forth twice with alternating hands can increase alertness upon waking.

◐Partially SupportedDaily runs, almost five days a week, can make mileage easier to handle.

◐Partially SupportedMoving large muscle groups through activities like resistance training or running triggers adrenaline release, which increases energy and willingness to move.

◐Partially SupportedA moderate THC dosage can facilitate stream of consciousness, leading to new thoughts, perspectives, and humor.

◐Partially SupportedAndrew Huberman sometimes runs with a 10-12 pound OMORPHO weight vest.

◐Partially SupportedWeightlifting is done to prevent the body from hurting when running.

◐Partially SupportedHigh-intensity interval training for VO2 max work involves sprints with walk/rest intervals.

◐Partially SupportedCannabis, at the right dosage, can reduce self-awareness and bring uncomfortable thoughts or suppressed emotions to the forefront.

◐Partially SupportedThe fear response in animals can be transmitted molecularly through the air, causing subsequent animals to exhibit fear without direct threat exposure.

◐Partially SupportedRunning on inclines with a weight vest can be done for added challenge.

◐Partially SupportedExercising before a demanding day improves performance and mood by altering the neurochemical state.

◐Partially SupportedApproximately 90% of the benefit of long, slow distance running on brain function is due to increased alertness and arousal.

◐Partially SupportedAllowing the mind to drift during running, rather than focusing on negative thoughts, can lead to a pleasant state where miles pass unnoticed.

◐Partially SupportedThe brain's ability to anticipate events demonstrates its internal clock mechanism.

◐Partially SupportedGenuine interest in others and the ability to communicate with diverse individuals are crucial for effective interviewing and cannot be fabricated.

◐Partially SupportedWaking up laughing after experiencing comedy is a positive state that can seed into the unconscious.

◐Partially SupportedTherapy is beneficial for gaining awareness and connecting dots, even if it does not eliminate all insecurities.

◐Partially SupportedPheromone-like effects exist between members of the same species, influencing behavior.

◐Partially SupportedPerforming a brief, intense physical task immediately upon waking can increase alertness.