The Physio Pulse Podcast Ep. 54 - Dan Cleather on Science, Coaching and Dynamic Systems Theory
Jan 25, 2026
Dan Cleather, S+C professor and author with a PhD in bioengineering, blends coaching experience and biomechanics insight. He discusses his books and why he writes different kinds of work. Topics include an anarchist take on the philosophy of science, publication bias, practical coaching rules like consistency and adherence, and a cautious, plain-language view of dynamic systems ideas and movement change.
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Non-Intuitive Origins Improve Teaching
- Dan's non-athlete background helped him deconstruct and teach steps of movement and mechanics.
- His mathematical thinking drives him to expose every step, aiding clear communication.
Anarchist Lens On Science
- Cleather frames anarchism as respecting individual autonomy and decentralized problem-solving.
- He applies this lens to science, critiquing centralized power in publishing and suggesting more open structures.
Read Research With Power In Mind
- Be sceptical of publication forces: journals and industry shape what gets published.
- Recognize commercial and attention motives when interpreting literature and recommendations.
