The Science of Hearing, Balance & Accelerated Learning
from Huberman Lab
by Scicomm Media
Published: Mon Jul 05 2021
Show Notes
This episode I describe how our ears and nervous system decode sound waves and gravity to allow us to hear and make sense of sounds. I also describe protocols for rapid learning of sound and other types of information. I discuss sound localization, doppler effects (sound motion), pitch perception and how we isolate sounds in noisy environments. I also review the scientific findings on binaural beats and white noise and how they can improve learning. Other topics and protocols include tinnitus, sea sickness, ear movement, ear growth and the science-supported ways we can all accelerate learning using "gap effects".
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Timestamps
Overview of Topics
Protocol: New Data for Rapid Learning
Introduction: Hearing & Balance
Sponsors: AG1, LMNT & Waking Up
How We Perceive Sounds
Your Hearing Brain (Areas)
Localizing Sounds
Ear Movement: What It Means
Your Ears (Likely) Make Sounds: Role of Hormones, Sexual Orientation
Binaural Beats: Do They Work?
White Noise Can Enhance Learning & Dopamine
Headphones
White Noise During Development: Possibly Harmful
Remembering Information, & The Cocktail Party Effect
How to Learn Information You Hear
Doppler
Tinnitus: What Has Been Found To Help?
Aging: How Big Are Your Ears?
Balance: Semi-Circular Canals
A Vestibular Experiment
Improve Your Sense of Balance
Accelerating Balance
Self-Generated Forward Motion
Dizzy versus Light-Headed
Motion Sickness Solution
Synthesis