Bobby Fischer was an American chess grandmaster, considered one of the greatest chess players of all time. He was the youngest ever U.S. Chess Champion at the age of 14 and the youngest candidate for the World Chess Championship at the age of 15. In 1972, at the age of 29, he became the first…
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Dr. Justin Sonnenburg is a microbiologist and professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is known for his research on the gut microbiota and its relationship to health and disease. Dr. Sonnenburg and his wife, Dr. Erica Sonnenburg, who is also a researcher at Stanford, have conducted…
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“Sharpening the Saw” is a phrase from the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey. The “saw” in this metaphor refers to oneself, and “sharpening the saw” refers to taking care of oneself in four different areas: physical, spiritual, mental, and social/emotional. The idea behind “Sharpening the Saw” is that in…
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The microbiome refers to the collection of microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa) that live on and inside the human body. Microorganisms are found in many different parts of the body, including the skin, gut, mouth, and respiratory tract. The gut microbiome, in particular, is considered to be particularly important for overall health.…
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Dr. Simon Carding is a renowned microbiologist known for his research on the human microbiome, particularly focusing on the gut microbiota and its role in health and disease. He has made significant contributions to the field of microbiology through his work on understanding the interactions between the microbiota and the host immune system, as well…
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Dr. Roland Griffiths is a prominent American psychopharmacologist and neuroscientist known for his research on the effects of psychoactive substances, particularly psychedelics, on the human mind and behavior. He is a professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Griffiths gained widespread recognition for…
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Terence McKenna was an American author, ethnobotanist, and philosopher who was known for his research and theories on the use of psychedelic plants in shamanic practices, and the nature of the human experience. He was born in 1946 and died in 2000. McKenna’s work focuses on the use of psychedelics as a tool for exploring…
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Paul Stamets is a mycologist and author known for his expertise on the medicinal properties of mushrooms. He is a founder and CEO of Fungi Perfecti, a company that sells medicinal and gourmet mushrooms, and has written several books on the subject of mycology. Stamets is also a prominent advocate for the use of mushrooms…
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