Andrew Huberman is a skate punk turned neuroscientist, and he hosts one of the most popular podcasts in the U.S.: The Huberman Lab. Today, we talk to him about his unlikely path to becoming a scientist, his fascinating research into regrowing neurons, the Covid-19 lab leak theory, and some of the criticism he's gotten for promoting certain supplements.

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Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/ScienceVsHuberman 

In this episode, we cover:

(00:00) Chapter 1: Andrew Huberman: Skater Kid to Scientist

(10:35) Chapter 2: Huberman's favorite study: Regrowing neurons

(16:38) Chapter 3: Learning to Optimize

(21:59) Chapter 4: Covid Lab Leak Theory

(26:45) Chapter 5: Criticism for Promoting Certain Supplements 

(35:06) Chapter 6: Huberman's favorite TV show: Love Island (jking)

(36:33) Chapter 7: Life Advice

This episode was produced by Wendy Zukerman and Joel Werner, with help from Rose Rimler, Nick DelRose, and Michelle Dang. We’re edited by Blythe Terrell. Mix and sound design by Bumi Hidaka.

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