Ep 6

Question 1

Hugo Gernsbeck

Answer 1

“Perhaps the most difficult thing that a human being is called upon to face is long concentrated thinking”
-1925
-prolific inventor/pioneer of science fiction
-invented the isolator-wooden helmet with two glass windows for the eyes and an oxygen tube (focus tool) looks like a construction helmet

Question 2

Why didn’t Gernsbeck’s isolator not always work?

Answer 2

Your brain is the issue

Question 3

What practice can really help for focusing/attention?

Answer 3

Meditation and recognizing your issues-come to peace with it- 🤝🙂‍↔️

Question 4

Schwartz focus story

Answer 4

Her friend said to try an adderal- she felt absorbed in the text and ideas brilliantly poured out: started a complicated relationship with the drug

Question 5

Adderall

Answer 5

Amphetamine (Amphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) designed to treat ADHD and Narcolepsy.
-boosts dopamine and norepinephrine

Question 6

Elevated norepinephrine can do what?

Answer 6

Hurt your sleep/wear you down over time.

Question 7

What happens when you don’t take the Adderall? (After repetitively taking it)

Answer 7

Psychological dependence (Withdrawals)- wanting to return to the focused state