LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Toronto, ON

Inspiration

Andrew Huberman shares insights on fostering inspiration by engaging in sensory disengagement and collecting raw experiences. He emphasizes the importance of stepping away from constant input to allow the unconscious mind to process and combine experiences into new ideas. This practice involves moments of stillness and alertness, where one is not consuming media or engaging in conversation, allowing for a unique form of inspiration to emerge.

Our best ideas come from disparate experiences when we're not seeking a particular kind of input to get ideas.

--- Andrew Huberman

Huberman suggests that inspiration is linked to delight, a feeling that connects with our internal narrative, rather than awe, which is more passive 1.

   

Perception

Huberman introduces a unique perceptual exercise he calls "space time bridging," aimed at enhancing creativity and mindfulness. This exercise involves shifting focus between different time domains, from internal states to the broader environment, to train the nervous system in task switching and perception. By moving from a narrow focus to a broader perspective, one can expand their perception of time and space, which can be particularly beneficial for creativity.

When your visual system is up close, focusing on things up close or internally, you're fine slicing. When you focus on things further away, you're more broadly focusing.

--- Andrew Huberman

This practice helps in understanding how our perception of time is linked to our visual focus and can aid in managing stress and improving task performance 2.