Barbell Shrugged Four Pillars of Anti-Aging w/ Blair LaCorte, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #815
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Sep 17, 2025 Blair LaCorte, Vice Chair at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, dives into the science of aging and wellness. He explores how stress affects muscle growth and cognition, linking this to tech innovations like autonomous vehicles. The conversation also delves into how AI and music can improve mental health, while emphasizing the importance of authentic connections in coaching. LaCorte encourages a holistic approach to health, balancing emotional and physical well-being for longevity, and discusses the dynamics of male friendship and the significance of sleep.
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Career Reset After Personal Crisis
- Blair LaCorte left a successful tech career after a divorce and joined a startup that later IPO'd for $1.5B.
- He credits that chaotic period for opening new opportunities and career reinvention.
Parasympathetic Balance Connects Tech To Aging
- Blair links visual AI work to human biology, especially parasympathetic balance influencing stress and recovery.
- He argues managing stress and recovery is central to extending healthspan and lifespan.
Why Your Eye ‘Jumps’ Not Pans
- The human visual system stitches temporal snapshots and predicts changes rather than continuously panning.
- That predictive guessing gives speed and creativity but also causes pattern-based mistakes.
