Johnson conducted an internal study at Kernel where he wore a prototype device and performed cognitive tasks across 13 sessions (measuring reaction time, impulse control, short-term memory, and resting state) and found that his impulse control was independently correlated with his sleep quality, independent of behavioral measures—confirming his lived experience that deep sleep determines resistance to temptation.

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Brian Johnson

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we found for example that my impulse control was independently correlated with my sleep outside of behavioral measures

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Bryan Johnson: Kernel Brain-Computer Interfaces | Lex Fridman Podcast #186Lex Fridman
Created: 8/12/2026, 5:56:29 PM

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