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Dr. Jack Kruse and Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (Part 1)

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

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Harnessing Darkness for Survival

Survival during catastrophic events can rely on the ability to generate internal light, as demonstrated by the role of melanin in mammals and theropod dinosaurs. Melanin's property of absorbing all light frequencies could have been a crucial adaptation in survival scenarios, particularly when external light sources were compromised. The contemplation of specific historical events, like the KT asteroid impact, leads to inquiries about the duration of disruptions to vital processes such as photosynthesis, further emphasizing the importance of internal biochemistry and adaptations in overcoming existential threats.

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