February 14/15, 2026

 

Meeting summary 

 

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Quick recap

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The Centurist Club meeting focused on health and longevity practices, with Dwight sharing his recent discoveries about dental care using interdental brushes and an electric toothbrush with a timer. He discussed his fitness routine including HIIT exercises and a healthy smoothie recipe featuring black rice, which Debbie confirmed could be sourced in Arizona. The group explored sleep improvement techniques, including Dwight's method of taking a hot shower before bed and using a weighted blanket, while Ginger shared tips about using an automatic toothbrush around the ear for better sleep. The conversation ended with a discussion about the concept of "longevity escape velocity" and Debbie's personal goal of maintaining health habits to remain free at age 83.

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Summary

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Centurist Club Longevity Meeting

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Dwight welcomed members of the Centurist Club, including Alan from Nanning, Ginger from Hubei, Faraday, and Debie from Arizona, for a monthly meeting focused on living a long and fulfilling life. Dwight introduced a new song he created on longevity and planned to share his screen to present it. He also mentioned that the meeting would be recorded and captions would be available to aid understanding. The group waited for a few more members to join before starting the main discussion.

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Embracing Joy Through Dance

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Dwight shared a screen with a video of himself dancing and singing, encouraging others to dance and enjoy music. He emphasized the freedom and joy of dancing without worrying about style or judgment. Ginger and others joined in the discussion, sharing their experiences and enjoyment of music and dance.

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Centrist Living and Dental Health

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Dwight discussed the concept of centrist living, which involves focusing on long-term impacts over centuries or millennia, particularly in the context of aging as a treatable disease. He shared his personal experience with dental health and introduced interdental brushes as an effective alternative to flossing, emphasizing their ease of use and potential to reduce dental visits. Dwight also highlighted the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene and demonstrated the use of an electric toothbrush with a built-in timer to ensure proper brushing duration.

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HIIT and Dental Health Discussion

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Dwight discussed dental hygiene and fitness, sharing Debie's perspective that regular dental visits are important for maintaining good oral health. He then introduced the concept of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), explaining that short, intense workouts can be as effective as longer, moderate exercise sessions. Dwight demonstrated a simple HIIT routine using 3-kilogram weights, emphasizing the potential benefits of this type of exercise for overall fitness.

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Healthy Smoothie and Arm Wrestling

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Dwight shared his experience of arm wrestling young men in China and his success rate. He then demonstrated how to make a healthy smoothie using ingredients like banana, apricots, grapes, black rice, and unsweetened soy milk. The smoothie was presented as a quick, easy, and nutritious option.

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Health Benefits of Black Rice and Smoothies

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The group discussed breakfast habits and health foods, with Debie sharing her smoothie routine featuring plant-based protein powder, almond milk, and varying fruits. Dwight explained the health benefits of black rice, noting that it has high micronutrients and proteins compared to calories, and shared his cooking method using a pressure cooker. Nick inquired about the health benefits of forbidden rice, which Dwight explained were related to its high micronutrient content compared to other foods.

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Health Metrics and Sleep Tips

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Dwight shared his recent findings on health metrics, explaining that for older people, a BMI of 24 is more ideal than 21 or 22, and introduced a new measurement called waist-to-height ratio, which should ideally be 0.5. He also discussed his sleep routine, noting that a 1-minute hot shower before bed, combined with sleeping naked, has significantly improved his ability to fall asleep within 15-20 minutes. Dwight mentioned that he has been using a weighted blanket for some time, but did not provide any new insights on this topic.

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Weighted Blankets and Dental Tools

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Dwight discussed the benefits of weighted blankets, sharing his personal experience and scientific studies that support their effectiveness in promoting deep sleep. He also introduced a YouTube playlist containing 15-16 videos related to health and wellness, which he made available to the group. Nick inquired about the sizes of dental cleaning tools, and Dwight explained that he ordered two different sizes, super micro and nano, to find the most effective fit for his teeth.

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Oral Health Tools and Techniques

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Dwight shared his positive experience with interdental brushes, finding them easy to use and effective when combined with regular brushing. Ginger discussed a trick using an automatic toothbrush to stimulate nerves around the ear for better sleep, and introduced a Franklin ball for muscle tension relief, noting its comfortable pressure compared to manual massage.

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Sleep Aids and Healthy Options

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The group discussed various sleep aids and comfort items, including weighted blankets, cats, and sound machines. Dwight shared his experience with black rice as a healthy food option. Debie mentioned looking up Franklin balls, which Dwight agreed to research. Ginger announced that they had registered a trademark for "longevity escape velocity," a concept from Harvard University.

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Understanding Longevity Escape Velocity

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The group discussed the concept of "longevity escape velocity" (LEV), which Dwight explained could allow people to live significantly longer than current human lifespan records. Debie expressed interest in learning more about LEV and asked about resources, which Dwight recommended searching for online. The discussion also touched on healthy habits and the importance of reducing aging-related diseases, with Debie sharing her personal goal of being "free at 83" through forming supportive habits.