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Science · 8 min

Brain Rules: The Science of Smarter Living

By John Medina

This episode distills John Medina's 'Brain Rules,' revealing how understanding your brain's inherent operating system—from the necessity of movement to the myth of multitasking and the power of sleep—can fundamentally transform your cognitive function and overall well-being.

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“This episode distills John Medina's 'Brain Rules,' revealing how understanding your brain's inherent operating system—from the necessity of movement to the myth of multitasking and the power of sleep—can fundamentally transform your cognitive function and overall well-being.”

— John Medina, Brain Rules: The Science of Smarter Living

What it is about

brain, learning, memory

Who it is for

Listeners looking to move beyond popular productivity hacks will find a foundational operating manual for the brain, learning to align their work and health habits with the biological realities of how we actually focus, remember, and create.

The author

Developmental molecular biologist John Medina translates complex neuroscience into a set of clear, actionable principles, drawing from his work as a leading researcher and director of the Brain Center for Applied Learning Research.

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John Medina

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