Made a YouTube summarizer for my subscriptions last month. Converted it to a CLI for specific videos and prompts today.
I don't feel like listening to 1.5 hours of andy galpin so we have AI extract actionable Intel instead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HGYUMeN9eY
# Summary of Dr. Tommy Wood： Enhancing Brain Performance & Preventing Dementia
Here are the key actionable takeaways for improving mental performance:
1. Engage in novel, cognitively demanding tasks that involve multiple sensory inputs (e.g. learning a musical instrument, dancing, learning a new language, playing a new sport).
2. Avoid excessive task switching and multitasking. Focus on one task at a time.
3. Ensure proper nutrition and address any deficiencies, particularly in vitamin D, iron, magnesium, B vitamins, and omega-3s.
4. Maintain good cardiovascular health through exercise and controlling risk factors like blood pressure.
5. Get adequate sleep and manage stress levels.
6. Consider creatine supplementation (3-5g per day) for potential cognitive benefits.
7. Practice visual training exercises like multiple object tracking or focusing at different depths.
8. Ensure proper hydration.
9. Optimize your work environment to allow for periods of deep, focused work.
10. Consider periodizing your cognitive demands - alternating between periods of intense focus and lighter cognitive loads.
11. Address any underlying health issues that may be impacting cognitive function (e.g. sleep apnea, nutrient deficiencies, chronic inflammation).
12. Engage in both aerobic exercise and resistance training, as they benefit different aspects of brain health.
Here are the key actionable takeaways from the conversation for improving mental performance:
1. Engage in regular aerobic exercise, especially high-intensity interval training like the "Norwegian 4x4" protocol (4 minutes intense work, 4 minutes rest, repeated 4 times) 1-3 times per week. This helps increase hippocampus size and improves memory.
2. Do resistance training 2-3 times per week, focusing on full-body exercises. This benefits white matter in the brain and improves executive function.
3. Pursue ongoing education and cognitively stimulating activities throughout life. More years of education correlates with higher cognitive function peaks.
4. Maintain sensory inputs as you age - get hearing aids if needed, treat cataracts, etc. Sensory decline is linked to cognitive decline.
5. Ensure adequate sleep, as poor sleep quality correlates with increased tau protein buildup in the brain.
6. Manage blood sugar levels and metabolic health, as these strongly influence cognitive function.
7. Seek out novel experiences and learning opportunities to stimulate neuroplasticity.
8. Consider supplementing with creatine, which may provide rapid energy to the brain.
9. Address any nutrient deficiencies, as these can impair cognitive function.
10. Reduce alcohol consumption, as it negatively impacts brain health.
11. Stay socially engaged and maintain cognitive stimulus through work or hobbies, especially later in life.
12. If experiencing "brain fog," look for underlying causes like sleep issues, stress, or nutrient deficiencies rather than assuming declining cognitive ability.
GH: https://github.com/johnzolton/yt-ai-summarizer
CLI: python yt-cli.py --link https://youtu.be/-HGYUMeN9eY --prompt "extract any ACTIONABLE pieces of information that a normal person can implement to improve their mental performance (performance as in being smarter, operating more effectively)"