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Professor Thomas Seager discusses the transformative power of learning, language, and mitochondria in revolutionizing health and scientific understanding.

Join us as Professor Thomas Seager delves into the transformative power of learning, the impact of language on scientific understanding, and the crucial role of mitochondria in health. This episode explores how these elements can revolutionise healthcare, personal growth, and scientific thinking. In This Episode: Discover Professor Seager's unique approach to lifelong learning and curiosity-driven experimentation. Understand how language acts as a technology for thought, enhancing communication and comprehension. Explore the importance of interdisciplinary synthesis and systems thinking in health and science. Learn about the evolutionary story of mitochondria and their role as cellular signalling centres. Critique the current healthcare system's focus on acute trauma over chronic metabolic health. Uncover the significance of light, water, and environmental factors in supporting mitochondrial health. Dive into the potential of photobiomodulation and targeted wavelengths informed by ancient environments. Reflect on how language shapes our understanding of complex biological systems. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and episode overview with Professor Seager 02:05 - How Seager learned to…

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