2% With Michael Easter cover image

2% With Michael Easter

The Expedition: A scientific prescription to run faster, epic soup recipe, downsides of optimization, seed oils and cancer, etc.

Dec 20, 2024
Discover how more exercise can significantly lower your risk of death and why vacation health isn't a myth. Dive into Gen Z's perspectives on social media, including the rise of flip phones. Get a scientific prescription for running faster and unveil the ultimate lentil soup recipe. Explore the downsides of optimization with a fascinating NBA case study and debate the link between seed oils and cancer. Finally, ponder whether social media could one day fade like shopping malls!
15:23

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Engaging in regular exercise, ranging from 150 to 600 minutes weekly, significantly reduces the risk of early death by up to 31%.
  • The comparison of social media to declining shopping malls suggests both impact cultural relevance and highlight the complex dynamics of user engagement.

Deep dives

The December Expedition Edition Overview

The episode presents a compilation of intriguing topics explored during the month, emphasizing the diverse realms of health, fitness, and social behavior. Key highlights include a scientific approach to improving running performance and an analysis of exercise’s impact on reducing the risk of early death, underscoring that both moderate and vigorous activity yield substantial health benefits. Additionally, the episode discusses cultural perspectives, such as Generation Z's sentiments towards social media and technology, revealing a significant portion of them wishing platforms like TikTok and Snapchat had never been created. This monthly expedition aims to consolidate valuable insights and observations, making them readily accessible for listeners seeking a blend of entertainment and actionable knowledge.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode