Speaker Preview 2: Human Upgrades at the 7th Annual Biohacking Conference : 857

Sep 9, 2021

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Ted Achacoso

Vishen Lakhiani, an author and consciousness engineer, discusses transforming outdated beliefs for personal growth. Panache Desai emphasizes the power of self-acceptance and insight in overcoming trauma, while Don Wood shares innovative approaches to trauma resolution through neuroscience. Dr. Ted Achacoso explores the intersection of AI and aging, revealing insights into anti-aging with NAD supplements. Together, they ignite conversations on self-awareness, resilience, and the metaphor of life as a video game, encouraging listeners to level up their lives.

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INSIGHT

Consciousness Engineering

Upgrade your "human hardware" (beliefs) and "software" (systems for living).
Consciousness engineering helps accelerate personal growth by swapping out bad beliefs and adopting new systems.

ANECDOTE

The Power of Beliefs

Vishen Lakhiani shares how childhood experiences shaped his belief about being ugly.
This limited belief affected his relationships until he challenged and changed it.

ADVICE

Dietary Flexibility

Fasting, keto, and even vegan diets can be useful short-term.
Overuse of any diet can be detrimental to long-term health.

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The bulletproof diet

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