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The Dr. Hyman Show

Do Our Computers Know Us Better Than We Know Ourselves?

The Dr. Hyman Show

Dr. Mark Hyman

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Medicine

4.68.7K Ratings

🗓️ 25 September 2020

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

Do Our Computers Know Us Better Than We Know Ourselves? | This episode is brought to you by Perfect Keto


Studies have shown humans only actually remember 0.05% of our memories, whereas databases can remember it all! It’s a scary realization, but computers can know us in a way we don’t even know ourselves. We like to think we aren’t easily persuaded, but when companies know our likes, wants, needs, and purchase history it all adds up to an easier sale. 


Earlier this year, Dr. Hyman sat down to discuss this topic with Andy Russell. Andy explains how big companies like Google and Facebook access and use our data. He also shares what we can do to maintain control over the content we see.


Andy Russell is a digital media, ad-tech, marketing-tech, and data science innovator and pioneer as well as a self-taught Behavioral Economist. He has invested in, incubated, or run over 50 technology companies, including Daily Candy, Thrillist, Tasting Table, Idealbite, PureWow, Zynga, Betaworks, Business Insider, Sailthru, RapLeaf and LiveRamp, SpongeCell, AdRoll, and Bounce Exchange. He is the Founder and Chairman of Trigger Media, InsideHook, and Fevo.


This episode is brought to you by Perfect Keto. Right now, Perfect Keto is offering Doctor’s Farmacy listeners 20% off plus free shipping with the code DRMARK. Just go to perfectketo.com/drmark, and make sure you try their Nut Butters and Keto Cookies.


Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Andy Russell, “How Your Free Will And Data Are Being Hacked By Micro-Targeting Of Your Personality,” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/AndyRussell



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0:00.0

Coming up on this episode of the doctor's pharmacy.

0:02.5

The same technologies that could be used for very good purposes,

0:08.8

satisfying needs of people, lowering their anxieties,

0:13.6

making them overall happier, less angry, less frustrated, less hate.

0:22.1

The same technologies can tear us apart.

0:24.9

Hey everyone, it's Dr. Mark. You know, I'm all about the benefits of healthy fats,

0:28.9

and so many of my patients have found that toning down the processed carbs in their diet is the

0:33.4

best way to support better cognition, lose that stubborn belly fat, and even reverse signs of aging.

0:40.0

But I often hear them say that it can be really hard to stick to, especially if they have busy

0:44.2

lives and need food that they can grab on the go. So when I found Perfekito, I was really excited.

0:50.0

One of my favorite items from Perfekito is their nut butters. They're made with MCT oil,

0:55.4

macadamia, cashews, and coconuts. So there's plenty of healthy fats to keep you fuller longer.

1:00.6

Plus they have amazing flavors like chocolate, hazelnut, almond butter, and jelly,

1:04.2

snicker-doodle at macadamia vanilla. All formulated and tastes great while keeping you in ketosis.

1:10.3

My favorite is chocolate hazelnut, kind of like Nutella. And I love that it comes in an easy

1:15.2

resealable squeeze packet that's really handy for traveling. Their keto cookies are also really

1:20.6

tasty and a great way to enjoy an occasional healthy treat. They went through more than 10

1:24.9

recipes combined with rigorous blood and ketone testing to make sure their cookies don't spike

1:30.2

blood sugar. Since turning my patients and friends on the Perfekito, I've had multiple people tell

1:35.2

me they find it so much easier to stick with their diet. I'm all about finding what diet works best

1:40.0

for your unique body. But whatever it is, it's important to be prepared with different options so

1:44.7

you don't get stuck in a food emergency. If you're trying keto or just dialing back on carbs, be sure

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