How to Gain SUPERHUMAN Hearing (With Very Little Effort!) Brandon Sawalich : 1237
The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey
Dave Asprey
4.6 • 7.3K Ratings
🗓️ 31 December 2024
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
Your hearing isn’t just about sound—it’s the key to sharper focus, deeper connections, and increased awareness. In this episode, Dave explores the cutting-edge world of hearing technology with Brandon Sawalich, CEO of Starkey, and reveals how you can gain superhuman hearing with almost no effort.
“Listening” to this episode is going to be one of the best things for your hearing. But why? Because your hearing isn’t just about detecting sounds—it’s about transforming the way you experience the world. Imagine real-time translation in 75 languages, tuning out noise pollution, and amplifying what truly matters—all while protecting your brain from cognitive decline and boosting your overall performance.
Brandon shares the groundbreaking innovations that redefine what hearing devices can do. From biohacking your auditory environment to integrating AI for mood and health tracking, this conversation will change how you think about your ears, your brain, and your future.
What You’ll Gain from This Episode:
• Discover how superhuman hearing enhances focus and reduces mental fatigue
• Learn why better hearing can slow brain aging and improve mental health
• Get an inside look at AI-powered hearing technology that’s changing lives
• Understand the surprising connection between hearing and peak performance
• Find out how upgrading your hearing can unlock new opportunities for success
Sponsor:
-Timeline | Head to https://www.timeline.com/dave to get 10% off your first order.
-ARMRA | Go to https://tryarmra.com/ and use the code DAVE to get 15% off your first order.
Resources:
• Starkey Hearing Technologies – Explore AI-powered hearing aids and innovations: https://www.starkey.com
• Starkey Blog – Stay updated on the latest in hearing health: https://www.starkey.com/blog
• Starkey Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/starkeyhearing/
• Danger Coffee – Clean, mold-free coffee for sustained energy: https://dangercoffee.com
• Dave Asprey’s Website – Explore biohacking tools, books, and more: https://daveasprey.com
• Dave Asprey’s Book: Smarter Not Harder – Biohacking made simple: https://daveasprey.com/books
• Dave Asprey’s Linktree – Access all Dave’s platforms: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey
• Upgrade Collective – Join live podcast recordings: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com
• Own an Upgrade Labs – Franchise opportunities for cutting-edge health labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com
• Upgrade Labs – The ultimate biohacking experience: https://upgradelabs.com
• 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback for advanced cognitive enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com
Timestamps:
• 00:00 Introduction to Hearing Loss
• 01:23 Dave Asprey’s Personal Hearing Journey
• 02:47 Guest Introduction: Brandon Sawalich
• 03:45 Advancements in Hearing Technology
• 06:47 The Importance of Hearing for Brain Health
• 17:32 Hearing Aids as Performance Enhancers
• 25:32 Future Innovations in Hearing Technology
• 27:03 Detecting Lies with Technology
• 27:26 The Science of Sleep Enhancement
• 29:57 Innovation and Risk-Taking in Business
• 32:18 Addressing EMF Concerns with Hearing Aids
• 34:26 Ethical Considerations in Technology
• 37:06 Empowering Users with AI and Hearing Technology
• 43:38 Future of Biohacking and Hearing Superpowers
• 44:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | One in seven teenagers have hearing loss. |
| 0:03.0 | How far are we out from translation? |
| 0:06.0 | If I'm in Germany or wherever somebody's talking to me, it's translating instantly into my ear. |
| 0:10.0 | If I have a family member or myself that I want to know, are they depressed? |
| 0:16.0 | What's their state of mind? The hearing aid can pick up the voice and get a trend on is this person depressed? How long |
| 0:22.3 | until my star keys are listening to the people talking to me and telling me who's lying? |
| 0:26.8 | You're listening to the Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey. |
| 0:32.8 | Today we're going to talk about hearing. In the world of biohacking, I say you change the environment around you and inside of you, |
| 0:40.7 | so you have full control over your own biology. |
| 0:43.5 | With that control, it means you can choose whatever you want. |
| 0:46.7 | And one of the biggest variables for how your brain functions, even for how you age, it's |
| 0:52.6 | your hearing. |
| 0:53.8 | Because we receive light, and we receive vibrations |
| 0:57.3 | on our skin, and we receive vibrations in our ears as sound. |
| 1:01.9 | And you've probably heard some of the music that I've made for 40 years |
| 1:06.2 | of Zen that I've played for you on different episodes, |
| 1:09.1 | where we're using music to change your brain. |
| 1:12.1 | And we've all heard of drumming and Tibetan bells |
| 1:14.8 | and light sound goggles and all the different ways, |
| 1:16.6 | oh my gosh, hearing is foundational to consciousness. |
| 1:21.9 | Well, I wanted to do an episode about hearing |
| 1:24.9 | because I've had some hearing problems that I haven't talked much about, if ever. |
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