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The Lazy Thought of Dinner
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1:52:45 - 2:00:26 (07:40)

The speaker discusses his tendency to default to the idea of having dinner when planning his evening, instead of setting a specific goal or task. He also mentions the value in testing out things like brown noise, even if there's a low chance of it being effective for him.

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In this episode, the speaker highlights the importance of not blindly following the advice of experts and instead using it as an inspiration to try new things thoroughly.
1:52:45 - 1:54:51 (02:05)
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Personal Growth
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In this episode, the speaker highlights the importance of not blindly following the advice of experts and instead using it as an inspiration to try new things thoroughly. They use their personal experience with meditation, running, and deep work to illustrate this point.

Chapter
The Lazy Thought of Dinner
Episode
#193 – Rob Reid: The Existential Threat of Engineered Viruses and Lab Leaks
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The effectiveness of brown noise varies from person to person and there is a need for more thorough long-term studies before any conclusions can be made.
1:54:51 - 1:56:57 (02:06)
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Health
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The effectiveness of brown noise varies from person to person and there is a need for more thorough long-term studies before any conclusions can be made. Intermittent fasting, like one meal a day, is easy for some and may require more intentional effort for others.

Chapter
The Lazy Thought of Dinner
Episode
#193 – Rob Reid: The Existential Threat of Engineered Viruses and Lab Leaks
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on the role of dinner as a "lazy thought" in daily life and acknowledges the significance of eating in their daily routine.
1:56:57 - 1:59:21 (02:23)
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Daily Routine
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The speaker reflects on the role of dinner as a "lazy thought" in daily life and acknowledges the significance of eating in their daily routine.

Chapter
The Lazy Thought of Dinner
Episode
#193 – Rob Reid: The Existential Threat of Engineered Viruses and Lab Leaks
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses his fast and his reserves of fat on his body which allow him to go a long period without eating.
1:59:21 - 2:00:26 (01:04)
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Fasting
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The speaker discusses his fast and his reserves of fat on his body which allow him to go a long period without eating. He also mentions his recent weight gain from eating a lot of brisket and whiskey while in Texas.

Chapter
The Lazy Thought of Dinner
Episode
#193 – Rob Reid: The Existential Threat of Engineered Viruses and Lab Leaks
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast