Hubermanlab podcast said something like periodic silences boosted memory, but I couldn't remember what the protocol was exactly.

So I used my Gobble MCP server to download, transcribe, and read to LLM 4 videos (5 hours of podcasts) that probably have the answer

The answer:

From analyzing the transcripts, I can identify the specific information about optimal silences (gap effects) for maximal learning. According to Dr. Huberman, there are two key types of silences that enhance learning:

1. Gap Effects (Short Pauses):

- Duration: 5-10 seconds up to 30 seconds

- Frequency: Periodically throughout learning sessions

- Purpose: During these gaps, the hippocampus repeats information at 20-30x faster than normal rate, similar to what happens during REM sleep

2. Post-Learning Consolidation Period:

- Duration: 5-10 minutes (even 1 minute can help)

- Frequency: Immediately after learning sessions

- Purpose: Allows the brain to replay and consolidate the motor sequences and information learned