This was something that was actually covered in beautiful detail in a book by Michael Pollan all about caffeine. It's available on Audible. I really enjoyed that book.
Andrew Huberman · Huberman Lab · Dec 2022 Listen at 1:39:08 Why people recommend it
Caffeine is a detailed non-fiction exploration of humanity's most widely consumed psychoactive drug, written by acclaimed author Michael Pollan. On the December 5, 2022 episode of Huberman Lab titled Using Caffeine to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance, host Andrew Huberman discussed the book while exploring the science of stimulants. Huberman noted that the subject was covered in beautiful detail within Michael Pollan's book dedicated entirely to caffeine. The host informed his audience that the title was conveniently available on Audible, adding that he personally enjoyed reading and listening to it. Huberman specifically used Pollan's work to describe the author's personal experience and findings regarding what happened when he abstained from consuming caffeine for a period of several months. By referencing Pollan's investigative approach, Huberman provided listeners with a narrative framework to understand their own stimulant habits and the physiological impacts of daily intake. The mention served as an engaging literary reference that complemented the episode's rigorous scientific deep dive into optimizing human mental and physical performance through the strategic management of daily habits and chemical reliance.
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Andrew Huberman This was something that was actually covered in beautiful detail in a book by Michael Pollan all about caff… 1
“This was something that was actually covered in beautiful detail in a book by Michael Pollan all about caffeine. It's available on Audible. I really enjoyed that book.”
