Chapter
Understanding Autonomic Arousal Levels
27:15 - 37:40 (10:25)
Autonomic arousal levels determine our willingness to pursue action, with clear, calm, and focused being the sweet spot. Three hours after waking tends to be the period in which people are most alert throughout the day.
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This podcast talks about how dopamine impacts our decision making process and biases us either towards action or inaction.
27:15 - 31:17 (04:02)
Summary
This podcast talks about how dopamine impacts our decision making process and biases us either towards action or inaction. Dopamine binds to two different receptors in the brain, the D1 receptor for action and the D2 receptor for no-go pathways.
ChapterUnderstanding Autonomic Arousal Levels
EpisodeOptimize Your Brain with Science-based Tools
PodcastHuberman Lab
The speaker uses a free program called Freedom to shut down his internet and disconnects the phone and the wireless to prevent distractions while learning.
31:17 - 31:59 (00:42)
Summary
The speaker uses a free program called Freedom to shut down his internet and disconnects the phone and the wireless to prevent distractions while learning.
ChapterUnderstanding Autonomic Arousal Levels
EpisodeOptimize Your Brain with Science-based Tools
PodcastHuberman Lab
The state that's optimal for learning is when we have the energy and focus to pursue action but also suppress non-action.
31:59 - 34:02 (02:03)
Summary
The state that's optimal for learning is when we have the energy and focus to pursue action but also suppress non-action. This is because dopamine competes for dopamine one receptors in the go pathway and dopamine two receptors in the no-go pathway.
ChapterUnderstanding Autonomic Arousal Levels
EpisodeOptimize Your Brain with Science-based Tools
PodcastHuberman Lab
Exercise within an hour of waking up or no later than three hours after waking can give you more energy throughout the day.
34:02 - 37:40 (03:38)
Summary
Exercise within an hour of waking up or no later than three hours after waking can give you more energy throughout the day. If you are low arousal and tired, adding some background noise can help elevate your level of autonomic arousal.