Health is talked about more than ever, yet what often gets lost is a clear, meaningful understanding of how we can truly elevate our lives. The Upgrade is a program that goes beyond surface-level wellness to connects credible science with the deeper questions of what it means to live well. Sometimes it’s hidden in daily habits, sometimes in culture, sometimes in the science no one’s talking about. Wherever it is, we bring it to light—so you can rise a little higher, every day.
The Surprising Benefits of Reading Out Loud
Sept 1, 2026
For most of human history, reading was something done out loud. Then we learned to make the voice disappear. In this video we follow what changed, what the voice is still doing, and why knowing when to use it will change the way you read, study, and remember. Sources
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About the show
Health is talked about more than ever, yet what often gets lost is a clear, meaningful understanding of how we can truly elevate our lives. The Upgrade is a program that goes beyond surface-level wellness to connects credible science with the deeper questions of what it means to live well. Sometimes it’s hidden in daily habits, sometimes in culture, sometimes in the science no one’s talking about. Wherever it is, we bring it to light—so you can rise a little higher, every day.
About Health Is Talked About More Than Ever, Yet What Often Gets Lost Is A Clear, Meaningful Understanding Of How We Can Truly Elevate Our Lives. The Upgrade Is A Program That Goes Beyond Surface-level Wellness To Connects Credible Science With The Deeper Questions Of What It Means To Live Well. Sometimes It’s Hidden In Daily Habits, Sometimes In Culture, Sometimes In The Science No One’s Talking About. Wherever It Is, We Bring It To Light—so You Can Rise A Little Higher, Every Day.
Makai Allbert is a health journalist with a background in biomedical science and classical humanities. His work connects scientific research with the wisdom of ancient traditions, offering a perspective that is both rigorous and deeply human. As host of The Upgrade, he invites audiences to explore the ideas and practices that best help us elevate our health, our thinking, and our way of being.
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