The Problem With Health Podcasts, Calories In/Out, & The Carnivore Diet | Layne Norton
The Checkup with Doctor Mike
Importance of Skepticism and Asking the Right Questions in Evaluating Extraordinary Claims
Being skeptical and asking the right questions are crucial when evaluating extraordinary claims. Employing Hitchens razor, which states that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, can help avoid being duped. It's essential to question claims by comparing them to hard evidence and considering the cost involved. For example, when assessing a diet like the carnivore diet, one should compare it to other diets in terms of benefits and costs, such as energy balance and nutrient variety. Understanding that every choice comes with a cost is important, as people consume foods, not individual nutrients.
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