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Natural

Book • 2020
In this book, Alan Levinovitz argues that the idea of 'natural' goodness is a religious and mythological concept rather than a scientific one.

He explores how this idea has been used and abused across different domains, including health, law, economics, and social policies.

Levinovitz demonstrates that this myth can lead to harmful fads, unjust laws, and flawed science.

The book advocates for a more nuanced and humble approach to understanding and interacting with the natural world, emphasizing the importance of compromise and uncertainty over dogmatic beliefs.

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Michael Moynihan
as a book he recommends to listeners, after interviewing the author.
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when discussing the concept of naturalness and its implications.
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