Can You Hack IQ? Anabology's Bold Experiment 🧠 - Anabology

In this episode of the Patchwork podcast, Anabology, an anonymous scientist and PhD dropout, discusses his unconventional perspectives on diet, metabolism, and intelligence. The conversation explores his honey diet, theories of IQ, sensory processing, and potential interventions for cognitive enhancement, including neurofeedback and TMS. The hosts and Anabology delve into the complexities of intelligence, the impact of sensory data on brain function, and the challenges of researching these topics in a politically sensitive environment.

Links

* Anabology’s X account: https://x.com/anabology

* Anabology’s website: https://anabology.com/

* Mahyar’s X account: https://x.com/meta_boli

* Matt’s X account: https://x.com/mqsley/

* Lose weight with DNA-customized diet plans from Patchwork: https://patchworkfood.com

Takeaways

Anabology dropped out of his PhD to pursue a biotech company.

The honey diet is an unconventional approach to nutrition.

IQ is often viewed as a fixed trait, but there are ways to potentially improve it.

Sensory processing issues can affect cognitive performance.

Neurofeedback aims to optimize brain function by targeting specific EEG states.

Psychedelics may help in re-encoding traumatic memories.

Improving metabolic health can have a positive impact on cognitive abilities.

The brain functions as a prediction system, integrating sensory data and expectations.

Research on intelligence is often politically sensitive and underfunded.

Interventions like TMS may offer new avenues for cognitive enhancement.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:44 Exploring Neurofeedback and IQ Improvement

09:14 Theories of Intelligence and Cognitive Processing

15:03 Sensory Sensitivity and Neurodiversity

21:00 Challenging the Fixed Nature of IQ

26:58 Innovative Approaches to Enhance Intelligence

30:38 Exploring IQ Testing and Human Variance

32:33 Blinking LEDs

34:10 Surfing Uncertainty Book

35:47 Insights on the Honey Diet: Theories and Experiences

35:47 Outro

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