The Revive Stronger Podcast

460: Clean Thinking & Digital Dementia - Scott Stevenson

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Mar 22, 2025
Scott Stevenson, author of "Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach" and creator of Fortitude Training, joins to discuss the impact of AI on coaching and bodybuilding. He emphasizes 'clean thinking' as essential for mental nourishment, paralleling it with clean eating. The dangers of 'digital dementia' from technology over-reliance are highlighted, along with the value of struggle in personal development. Stevenson advocates for resilience and self-reliance in bodybuilding, arguing that challenges foster growth and community in achieving goals.
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INSIGHT

Digital Dementia

  • Over-reliance on AI can lead to a decline in cognitive skills, like navigating without GPS.
  • This "digital dementia" mirrors the "use it or lose it" principle in physical fitness.
ADVICE

Cognitive Resilience

  • Challenge your brain with activities like learning new languages.
  • Engage in "clean thinking" by consuming intellectually stimulating content.
ANECDOTE

Brain Binging

  • Steve Hall used Instagram reels to soothe his brain during difficult cardio in his bodybuilding prep.
  • He realized his brain craved junk food, highlighting the need for "clean thinking."
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