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Dr. Andrew Huberman: How gaze position controls alertness

Huberman explains why screen height controls alertness through brainstem circuits; overhead light timing, ceiling height, and 40 Hz binaural beats for focus.

Andrew Hubermanhost
Jan 8, 202630mWatch on YouTube ↗

CHAPTERS

  1. 0:00 – 0:36

    Workplace Optimization for Performance

  2. 0:36 – 2:41

    Clutter, Variables for Workspace Optimization

  3. 2:41 – 4:45

    Vision & Light, Tool: Mornings & Bright Light; Windows

  4. 4:45 – 7:13

    Afternoon, Evenings & Light; Tool: Dimming Lights

  5. 7:13 – 9:05

    Alertness & Visual Focus, Tool: Screen Placement

  6. 9:05 – 11:50

    Vergence Eye Movement & Alertness, Tool: Visual Breaks

  7. 11:50 – 14:50

    Cathedral Effect, Creative vs Analytical Thinking, Tool: Ceiling Height by Task

  8. 14:50 – 17:38

    Background Noise to Avoid; White Noise, Pink Noise

  9. 17:38 – 20:54

    Sound Patterns to Improve Concentration

  10. 20:54 – 22:27

    Tool: Binaural Beat Frequency for Focus; Dopamine

  11. 22:27 – 23:51

    Tool: Managing Interruptions

  12. 23:51 – 26:21

    Sit or Stand for Work?, Tool: Sit-Stand Desk

  13. 26:21 – 30:11

    Key Takeaways, Flexibility & Changing Locations

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