
#141: The Science of Freediving and Holding Your Breath With James Nestor
The Art of Manliness
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Exploring the World of Freediving
The chapter focuses on the speaker's introduction to freediving and their fascination with the human body's ability to dive deep and hold their breath. It discusses the mammalian dive reflex, the potential evolutionary connection between humans and water, and the traditions of the Ama divers. It also explores the use of freediving by scientists to study oceanic animals and the current research on dolphin communication.
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