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Andrew Huberman
07/20/20
@ Rich Roll
The ability to toggle between focal vision and panoramic vision can influence our autonomic nervous system and alertness. This conscious control over our visual focus can help manage stress and enhance performance.
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Change Your Brain: Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman | Rich Roll Podcast
@ Rich Roll
07/20/20
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee Cast
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Panoramic vision is beneficial for maintaining focus and reducing stress, especially in environments filled with distractions, like when using a smartphone.
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Andrew Huberman
01/03/22
@ Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Practicing panoramic vision by dilating your gaze to see more of your surroundings can enhance visual processing and overall well-being, while also relaxing the brain and body, helping to inhibit reflexive reactions during stressful situations, like arguments.
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee Cast
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Engaging in panoramic vision increases alertness and responsiveness, as it activates large neurons in the eye and brain that transmit information quickly.
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Practicing panoramic vision regularly can enhance your ability to relax and improve your situational awareness, making you more responsive.
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Andrew Huberman
07/20/20
@ Rich Roll
Visual focus is crucial for cognitive focus; as you concentrate on a specific task, your mental focus aligns with your visual focus, allowing for deeper engagement and productivity. This is similar to how athletes use milestones to maintain motivation during performance.
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee Cast
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Controlling your nervous system through practices like breathing and vision exercises can empower you to manage stress and improve overall well-being.
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee Cast
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Using panoramic vision can help you remain calm in stressful environments, such as public speaking or face-to-face communication.
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Andrew Huberman
07/20/20
@ Rich Roll
When in a high alert state, our pupils dilate, which enhances our ability to focus visually on a single task while blurring out distractions. This process is linked to the brain's arousal state and can help in achieving a flow state during activities like writing or running.
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee Cast
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Engaging in peripheral vision exercises can be a simple, effective practice to reduce stress and improve mental clarity throughout the day.