This week, another engaging conversation with author, podcaster, and expert health and wellness coach, Howard Jacobson. Here, we get into the tricky question of how to discern truth from falsehood, reality from creative (and compelling) stories. Using concrete examples in the fields of nutrition, exercise, and martial arts practice. Touching upon:
How we decide what is true (or true enough)
The necessity and paradox of trust
Resolving conflicting ideas
What science, medicine, and Systema training have in common
Follow Howie's healthy exploits at www.plantyourself.com
Mentioned in this episode:
Burn, by Herman Pontzer, PhD:
https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Research-Really-Calories-Healthy/dp/0525541527
Reality-making: the Art of Distinguishing Truth from Falsehood:
https://medium.com/the-understanding-project/reality-making-the-art-of-distinguishing-truth-from-falsehood-a30d5c3c3d7c