All Time High Mariana Calenda and food for the brain
Nov 30, 2021
In this conversation with Mariana Calenda, a biochemist and biotechnologist, the focus is on enhancing brain health through nutrition. Mariana talks about her commitment to improving children's diets by using microalgae. She warns against how algorithms can suppress creativity and manipulate our desires. The effects of COVID-19 on senses and memory are discussed, alongside the importance of meaningful connections in an increasingly tech-driven world. Mariana passionately advocates for proper nutrition as crucial for cognitive freedom.
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Choosing Home Over Easier Options
- Mariana chose to stay and build her career in Argentina despite easier options abroad.
- She values family, friends, and the potential to do meaningful work locally.
Progress Paired With Growing Inequities
- Mariana sees average living conditions improving but persistent inequities remain.
- Progress in choices and opportunities coexists with areas that are stagnating or worsening.
Human Connection Under Technological Strain
- The biggest challenge is preserving human connection and values amid rapid tech change.
- New generations may struggle to separate online friendships from real-life relationships.
