My Presentation: "Who is the Biggest Enemy?"

My presentation was titled "Who is the Biggest Enemy?" and revolved around the ego concept. I began by sharing my journey as an MMA fighter, traveling to different countries to train and fight, and how this experience influenced my understanding of the ego. I emphasized that biohacking technologies and methods can help reduce stress, increase happiness, and boost productivity. However, I posed a thought-provoking question: if we all know how to hack our ego, does that make us ultimate human beings, wise biohackers, or the happiest creatures?

I shared my self-analysis process, explaining how I deeply analyzed myself before coming to Amsterdam. I discussed my motivations for fighting, my self-expression, and my realization of being full of ego. I also shared my experiences in Thailand and Brazil, where I saw many fighters surviving day by day, fighting to feed their families. This contrasted with my own experience, as I was born in Tokyo, a safe city where learning martial arts was not the only option to protect oneself or make a living.

The presentation took an exciting turn when I discussed the concept of attention as a fundamental need. I shared a personal anecdote about my two-year-old daughter feeling jealous of my newborn baby because of the attention the baby was receiving. I then linked this to adults' desire for attention, highlighting a survey of young people in the UK that showed Instagram as the worst platform for mental health and wellbeing.

I also discussed the human tendency to compare ourselves with others, using my own experiences as a fighter and various studies as examples. I talked about the "Keeping Up with the Joneses" phenomenon, where people's satisfaction with their salaries is based not just on how much they earn but also on how much they earn compared to others.

The presentation concluded with me sharing two of my anecdotal experiences as a fighter. I talked about experiencing the "third eye" during a fight, where I see myself from a different angle and feel like I'm controlling myself like a video game character. I also discussed the state of extreme relaxation, such as in a sauna or cold plunge, where my ego doesn't show up.

Show notes

• A survey of almost 1500 British people Aged 14 to 24> Instagram has the most negative effect on mental health.

• A study at UCLA experiment that teenagers’ brain produces more dopamine when they see a picture with more “Likes” on their Social Media in MRI> The teenage brain on social media

• People’s satisfaction with their salaries is not based on how much money they earn but on how much more or less they are getting compared to the people they know> Keeping up with the Joneses: a field study of the relationships among upward, lateral, and downward comparisons and pay level satisfaction

• What about primates? This study is called “Monkeys reject unequal pay”

• Unconscious brain processes precede and potentially determine conscious decisions to act, challenging traditional notions of free will.> The Libet experiment and its implications for conscious will

• Unitary self of everyday experience may be composed of several different systems.> The multiplicity of self: neuropsychological evidence and its implications for the self as a construct in psychological research

Exhibition Highlights

The Biohacker Summit in Amsterdam was a gathering of biohackers worldwide, focusing on optimizing human performance, health, and well-being. The event featured presentations from various experts in the field, including myself. The summit allowed attendees to learn about the latest biohacking technologies and methods, network with like-minded individuals, and gain insights into optimizing their health and performance.

My presentation at the Biohacker Summit Amsterdam 2022 was a unique exploration of the ego from the perspective of an MMA fighter. My insights into self-analysis, the need for attention, and the human tendency to compare ourselves with others provided a fresh perspective on biohacking. The summit itself was a successful event, bringing together biohackers from around the world to learn, network, and share their knowledge and experiences.

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