In this episode, Dr. Ahmad Ammous, MD, exposes the profit-driven "profit mills" of modern medicine, critiquing its reliance on pills to manage symptoms rather than address root causes. Drawing from his journey as an internal medicine physician, he challenges pharmaceutical-centric practices and delves into quantum biology’s healing potential, exploring topics like light-driven energy production through melanin’s water-splitting mechanism, cytochrome sensitivity to red and blue light in the electron transport chain, and circadian biology’s role in melatonin and cortisol regulation. Dr. Ammous offers practical solutions, such as paleo diets and sunlight exposure, to optimize health, while advocating for decentralized systems, including Bitcoin, to empower patients over profits.

Modern Medicine is Profits over Humanity

THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

Centralized Medicine = PROFITS over HUMANITY

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0:00 Dr. Ahmad Ammous, MD; Internal Medicine Medical Doctor

5:22 The Harms of Medical School

8:13 The Profit Mill in Centralized Medicine & Banks; Rockefeller Medicine & Fed Reserve; Flexnor Report; Big Harma (Pharma)

14:21 The Role of Light in Life & Health; Isolated Blue Light is the new smoking

17:09 Melanin

20:13 Melanin's Role as an Antioxidant & Detoxing

23:07 Autism & Sensitivities

26:24 Melatonin's Additional Roles

29:10 The Harms of Artificial Light on Health; POMC; Cortisol

31:18 Artificial Light at Night & Sleep; Massive Hormone Disruptor

33:21 The Electron Transport Chain & OXPHOS; Cytochromes; Biological Energy; ROS; Red Light & Cytochrome C Oxidase

38:21 The Massive Scams of Heart Prescriptions, Guidelines, Cholesterol and Statins & a leading cause of death is still Heart Disease, Heart Attacks; Big Harma

49:19 Environmental Factors & Modern Diseases

53:55 Covert Push:Pull Tactic on Humans from Medicine & Health Insurance; The Profit Mills

58:38 Autism & Lifestyle; Circadian Rhythms, Diet, & GI

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Today's episode is all about Autism and its associated communication disorders, as outlined in the DSM-5-TR, focusing on social communication disorder (SCD), childhood onset fluency disorder (stuttering), speech sound disorder, and developmental language disorder (DLD), which affect 50-70%, 4-22%, 20-30%, and up to 50% of Autistic individuals, respectively. We explore neural underpinnings, highlighting hypoactivation in brain regions and brain waves are discussed that are critical for social cognition, alongside disrupted connectivity in networks like the arcuate and superior longitudinal fasciculi. Two genes- FOXP2 and CNTNAP2 are also discussed.

Other relevant episodes:

Decoding the Brain: How Reading works in Autism and Dyslexia https://youtu.be/s1-7HZchy84?si=-r9foWP8Gmw-Wsx2

Autism and Speech & Language https://youtu.be/jhAA-UWduKg?si=TfVWi9AfbFZgv8XV

Autism and Sensory Processing part 2 https://youtu.be/iWy9Rligzic?si=2LATDK0bPl6jjat9

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00:00 - Introduction to Autism and Communication Disorders; DSM-5-TR, social communication, pragmatic deficits, stuttering, speech sound disorder, developmental language disorder

04:02 - Brain Regions and Social Cognition; medial prefrontal cortex, temporal parietal junction, superior temporal sulcus, "theory of mind", hypoactivation

06:01 - Autistic Phenotype and Neural Connectivity; Mirror neurons, sensory processing, under-connectivity, arcuate fasciculus, superior longitudinal fasciculus

11:38 - Brainwave Patterns and Measurement Techniques; EEG, MEG, gamma band, alpha band suppression, fMRI, DTI & Factional Anisotropy

16:27 - Genetic Contributions to Communication; FOXP2, CNTNAP2, neural circuits, synaptic plasticity, language processing

19:56 - Social Communication Disorder (SCD); Overview pragmatic language, non-verbal cues, autism differentiation

24:45 - Childhood Onset Fluency Disorder (Stuttering); basal ganglia, motor planning, rTMS, dopamine signaling, Go-Stop, Go-Stop, Go-Stop...

30:05 - Speech Sound Disorder Speech; Broca’s area, superior temporal gyrus, articulation errors, PROMPT therapy

35:25 - Developmental Language Disorder (DLD); Broca’s area, Wernicke’s area, language comprehension, early intervention

40:56 - Importance of Early Intervention; speech therapy, neural connectivity, personalized interventions, neurofeedback.

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This week's episode is all about Reading. We will go through the entire process from the moment light hits the retina (50-100ms) to formulating speech (600ms or so). That is, either speaking out loud or silently speaking while reading, a phenomena called subvocalization. We do this when reading to the self. Either way, we speak while reading.

We will compare so called normal readers, the Autistic phenotype, and dyslexia, and at times the odd contrasts of the Autistic phenotype AND dyslexia. Lots of neurobiology, measurement instruments, brain waves (oscillations, frequencies), however, I will hopefully provide easy to understand analogies.

The entire reading process is covered.

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00:00 - Overview of reading process and neurobiology

03:28 - Visual processing in V1 (primary visual cortex), V2-V4 (secondary visual cortex)

4:42 - Neuroplasticity of Blind using V1-V4 for Braille

07:17 - Neural oscillations (Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, Gamma)

10:07 - Visual word form area (VWFA) recognizes patterns, begins sequencing letters & recognizes the word, Example: "d-o-g" & 'd' not 'b', 'o' not 'c,' 'g' not 'p.'

13:01 - Phonological processing in temporal-parietal cortex

15:54 - Fractional anisotropy (FA) & Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and arcuate fasciculus; Myelination, Water Flow, Garden Hose example

18:06 - Detailed discussion of orthographic processing begins (VWFA’s role in recognizing visual word forms)

21:26 - Detailed discussion of cerebellum’s role in eye movements begins (Purkinje cells and saccades)

24:07 - Detailed discussion of spelling difficulties begins (orthographic processing challenges in autism/dyslexia)

27:41 - Detailed discussion of semantic integration begins (delays in dyslexia, inferior frontal gyrus)

30:55 - Detailed discussion of orthographic confusion begins (e.g., "except" vs. "expert")

33:30 - Detailed discussion of phonological processing begins (temporal-parietal cortex mapping words to sounds)

34:18 - Cerebellum mentioned regarding tongue movements (Purkinje cells refine timing for speech)

36:10 - Subvocalization in silent reading

37:07 - Oscillations in VWFA for autistic phenotype; Comprehension lags in Autism due to delayed N400

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44:52 Reviews/Ratings, Contact Info

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Today's episode continues with visual thinking. We will learn more about the accelerated learning patterns with visual thinking and the Autistic phenotype. Autistic individuals create detailed mental "catalogs" of images and experiences, much like AI’s data processing. We explore Temple Grandin’s vivid descriptions of thinking in pictures, alongside early observations from Kanner (1943) and Asperger (1944), who noted autistic intelligence in their "little professors." The discussion covers weak central coherence theory & specific details drives exceptional learning but can complicate social interactions and broader contextual understanding.

We will discuss the Autistic brain and machine learning, from pattern recognition to iterative refinement. Enhanced neural connections, like those linking the visual and frontal cortex, enable Autistic individuals to excel in tasks requiring precision, such as spotting subtle differences or memorizing facts. The episode contrasts this unique cognitive style with societal norms, advocating for embracing these strengths.

Frith & Happe Weak Central Coherence https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-005-0039-0

Visual Thinking part 1: Neurobiology & Autistic's Intense Inner World https://youtu.be/XqQ8jCvWzYc?si=3cEIm1omi0JUAKSK

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00:00 - Introduction to Visual Thinking; "movies" in the mind, and its impact on learning.

02:02 - Historical Context of Autism References to Leo Kanner (1943) and Hans Asperger (1944) highlight early observations of autistic intelligence, with terms like "little professors" and "autism" (from "autos," meaning self)

04:01 - Social Norms vs. Autistic Phenotype The autistic cognitive style contrasts with societal expectations, which favor fitting individuals into predictable "boxes" for evaluation and acceptance, making social integration and education challenging for autistic individuals.

06:01 - Cataloging and AI Parallels; mental catalogs & specific images or experiences, similar to AI & machine learning, catalogs for categories

08:46 Weak Central Coherence Theory; local, detail-oriented processing over global integration, enabling strengths like spotting hidden shapes

10:28 Enhanced Perceptual Functioning, visual and auditory domains, allowing precise cataloging of sensory details, tasks & precision.

12:02 Anecdotal Person Comparison & Associative Learning

15:30 Pattern Recognition and Detail Focus

18:26 Types of Visual Thinkers

20:36 Neural Connectivity

23:22 Perceptual Learning and Neuroplasticity; Accelerated learning

27:04 AI and Autistic Brain Similarities

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38:59 Don't underestimate this Autistic Phenotype.

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Today's episode is all about visual thinking. We will explore vivid mental imagery and sensory processing. We will cover why Autistic individuals process detailed "pictures and movies" in the mind, exemplified by an anecdote of visualizing oak tree bark with tactile detail. Sensory challenges are highlighted, with a Bee Movie analogy illustrating the intense, efficient visual input. The Autistic sensory journey is described as fast but rocky, contrasting with non-autistic processing. Hyperconnectivity in visual pathways amplifies detail-oriented cognition, often leading to sensory overload.

The episode explains how retinal ganglion cells and visual cortex hyperactivity enhance imagery in Autism. Kanner and Asperger’s observations underscore visual memory strengths and technical interests, like pattern recognition. Increased mini-column density and reduced inhibition boost local processing but risk overload. Temple Grandin’s insights show visual thinking’s strengths in tasks like designing animal pathways, though social tasks challenge due to weaker prefrontal connectivity. The Autistic brain’s wiring is framed as a unique strength, fostering intense, detailed cognition

Temple Grandin https://www.templegrandin.com/templegrandinbooks.html

Sensory Processing part 1 https://youtu.be/HTnFm8nY4oY?si=4Xso_tI_hMwhY_SX

Sensory Processing part 2 https://youtu.be/n31gyLb4ddM?si=CouaBhiVm8KixtG-

Supplementing Relationships part 1 https://youtu.be/lglEGQ7pSlc?si=ncpla784LxOyUcQc

Supplementing Relationships part 2 https://youtu.be/W8E2B7Qu4mg?si=UJE850SwvPmtOmEk

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00:00 Introduction to Visual Thinking

02:00 Anecdote: Oak Tree Visualization; tree bark, tactile

05:50 Sensory Processing Challenges; overload, information rate, avoidance

09:40 Anecdote: Bee Movie Analogy; synchronized, intense, fast

13:30 Autistic Sensory Rates/Speeds

17:20 Eye Biology and Neural Relays; Retinal ganglion, SHANK3; Building Models details-to-general

21:10 Magnocellular vs. Parvocellular Pathways; Motion, color, glutamate, GABA signaling

25:00 Visual Cortex Hyperactivity; V1-V4, fMRI, synaptic pruning, details

28:50 Mini-Columns and Sensory Overload; Neural units, inhibition, dense connections

32:40 Kanner and Asperger Insights; Social isolation, technical interests, patterns

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44:07 Reviews/Ratings & Contact Info

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Today's episode is about excitation-inhibition with specific attention with an inhibitory neuron called parvalbumin interneurons (PVINs). The discussion covers the medial prefrontal cortex, insular cortex, and salience network, linking their dysfunction to autistic traits like sensory over-responsiveness and social deficits. We cover two articles, alongside the CNTNAP2 protein’s role in neural circuit organization and its implications for Autism.

The episode also critiques the 1985 theory of mind framework, emphasizing autistic strengths in interoception and intuition, which suggest a sensory-social trade-off that enhances learning and information processing. PVIN hypofunction is connected to social deficits and rigid thinking, supported by a 2017 post-mortem study showing a 38-70% reduction in prefrontal PVINs. The discussion integrates prior research on salience network hyper-connectivity and emotional processing deficits in autism.

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00:00 - Parvalbumin Interneurons

Fujima et al., social familiarity, emotion recognition, graphical abstract.

02:03 - Neuron Interactions

PVIN activity, social interactions, familiar/stressed peers, pyramidal neurons, excitation-inhibition balance.

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09:46 - Medial Prefrontal Cortex in Autism

Decision-making, social cognition, self-referential thinking, anterior cingulate cortex

12:38 - Insular Cortex and Salience Network

Insular cortex, anterior insula, salience network, emotional states, bodily signals, social cues, autistic intuition.

15:06 - Parvalbumin Interneurons

PVINs, GABAergic, fast-spiking, cortex/hippocampus/basal ganglia, inhibition, neural synchronization, social/emotional processing.

17:08 - Fujima et al. Study Methodology and Behavioral Effects

Microendoscopic calcium imaging, chemogenetic manipulation, mice, social familiarity, emotional recognition, context-dependent behaviors, pyramidal modulation.

21:22 - Tsang et al. Study on Infant Salience Network

six-week-old infants, salience network, sensorimotor/prefrontal connectivity, sensory over-responsiveness, social attention, autism likelihood.

25:22 - Salience Network and Autism Research

Salience network hyper-connectivity, sensory processing, alexithymia, anterior insula, emotional processing deficits, autism studies (2013, 2016, 2024).

27:44 - CNTNAP2 and PVIN Dysfunction

Neural circuits, synaptic function, dendritic arborization, PVIN reduction, social deficits, 2017 post-mortem study.

32:00 - Autistic Interoception and Theory of Mind

Intuition, sensory-social trade-off, theory of mind, learning/information processing.

34:00 - Closing

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My guest today is Tristan Scott, an electrical engineer and head of operations at Daylight Computer Company. Tristan delivers a dynamic discussion on redefining technology for human health, blending personal anecdotes with technical insights. His expertise on electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and blue light’s impact drives the conversation, illuminating Daylight’s mission to create human-friendly technology.

The episode explores the harmful effects of modern screens, particularly on children, with Tristan sharing data on developmental delays and technology’s addictive design, akin to a casino’s flashing lights. He highlights Daylight’s DC1 computer, explaining its flicker-free and blue-light-free design, which reduces eye strain and fosters a less addictive digital experience. In addition, we will discuss some issues with Autism's sensory-processing phenomena and the benefits of the DC1 computer from Daylight. The episode wraps up with an inspiring discussion on Daylight’s Kids initiative, a hopeful vision for a healthier tech future, making this episode a must-listen for anyone concerned about technology’s impact on well-being.

Daylight Computer Company https://daylightcomputer.com

Kids Daylight (!) https://kids.daylightcomputer.com

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Daylight Kids Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300308801490853

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Tristan Scott Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tristan_health/?hl=en

Tristan Scott X https://x.com/bitcoinand_beef

Tristan's Book https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Beef-Criticisms-Similarities-Decentralization/dp/B09W799F5F

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0:00 Tristan Scott

1:09 Tristan's path into holistic health, electrical engineering, & Daylight Computer Company; EMF Harms

10:35 Daylight's Mission and DC1 Computer; Importance of Natural Light

14:10 The Future of Tech (is already here with Daylight) & Children & Human Health

16:54 Daylight's unique approach to Tech

20:19 The Role of Tech in Modern Life; Tech Designed for Humans, not Against Humans

23:10 Technology and Casinos (Same Trap); Dopamine Trap; Addictive and Maladaptive Behaviors

33:25 Creating Synergy between Humans and Tech

36:34 Understanding Sensory Processing & Autism

42:32 Dangers of Light Flicker & The Harms for the Nervous System

52:52 Daylight's Kids Initiative; Tech Designed for Humans & Kids

01:02:35 Daylight's Future in Technology and Beyond

My guest today is Dr. Nirosha Murugan, a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Biophysics and Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. Dr. Murugan explores how physics shapes biological processes, with pioneering research into biophotons—ultraweak photon emissions that reveal the hidden interplay between physics, biology, and life.

By the end of this episode, listeners will understand how biophotons contribute to cellular communication, regeneration, and health. Dr. Murugan’s insights highlight the emerging field of quantum biology and how it connects physics to life, offering transformative potential for medical diagnostics and a deeper understanding of living systems.

This episode explores the future of medicine through the lens of life’s physical foundations.

The Murugan Lab https://themuruganlab.com

Publications https://themuruganlab.com/publications/

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Cause of Autism: https://youtu.be/0onzTNYyrmI?si=4cah8YtY8J1dlh0Y

Autism & Mitochondria: Biophysics meets Biochemistry https://youtu.be/-wXJI719L5s?si=XAMqQ0f1xMDlPqls

Neurulation, Neuroepitheial Cells, & Mesencephalon https://youtu.be/ZPkb1Fp7EIc?si=OSfUJP9uZIjGe3ZM

0:00 Dr. Nirosha Murugan

2:16 Daylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 discount

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9:45 Path into Quantum Biology & Biophysics role on organisms; Bioelectricity

13:13 Opsins versus Chromophores; Proteins; Photoreceptors & Light

17:37 The Body Glows & Emits Light (biophotons); Photomultipliers & Measuring Biophotons

20:37 The Role of Light & Development

21:04 Seed Germination & Human Development (neurodevelopment) Analogy

23:54 Environmental Light & Impact on Health; Light Patterns, Spectrums, & Wavelengths

25:34 Mother's of the original Autistic kids from Leo Kanner

26:46 Light type exposure & Autism

29:50 Mitochondria, Light, & Energy

31:28 Neurocognitive (Dementias) rates & Aging; Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), Electrons

35:35 Microtubules & Cell Function; Reverse Engineer Oxidative Phosphorylation- ATPase, Electron Transport Chain & TCA Cycle

37:14 Cytochrome C Oxidase, Water, Energy, Four Red Light Chromophores- Heme a, a3, CuA, & CuB, vitamin D receptors, Red light & UV Light

42:11 Tryptophan, Tublin, Microtubules

46:49 The Role of Water & Energy in Cells

48:59 Nature's Impact on Health; Get Outside (!), Oxygen

51:46 Midbrain (mesencephalon), Dopamine, Norepinephrine; Serotonin and Raphe

53:36 Serotonin & Development (remember the sensory map !)

55:11 Biophotons & Seasonal changes; Depression, Pale Autistics

58:02 Cancer & Biophoton Signals

59:50 Human connection, Biophotons & Quantum Coherence, Energy, & Molecular Signals

01:01:53 Psychedelics, Depression, Anxiety, Consciousness

01:05:20 Mitochondria, Memory & Information: What is Information?

01:09:54 Intersection of Light & Information

01:12:27 Future Direction in Quantum Biology and Medicine; Silos

01:13:36 Ryan's journey into Quantum Biology & Practices, Reversing Autoimmune Diseases