Episode 2360 – In this Friday’s episode, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dave Feldman and they discuss social media dynamics, steel man vs. straw man debates, LMHR research, and more.
STEEL MAN VS. STRAW MAN
- Due to technical difficulties, an early portion of this episode was edited out, however, we hope you enjoy what remains of Vinnie’s interview with Dave Feldman.
- Vinnie starts the show with a special announcement.
- Vinnie and Dave discuss certain testosterone replacement therapies and what some numbers mean (or don’t). (4:15)
- Dave explains some of the challenges in the research.
- Dave tells you where you can find him and what he is up to in his latest works. (11:50)
- cholesterolcode.com
- Citizen Science Foundation – citizensciencefoundation.org
- OwnYourLabs.com
- Vinnie turns to the topic of social media trolls and they chat about how to deal with them. (15:45)
- Dave explains how he wants prefers to handle them.
- He talks about how a “steel man vs straw man” argument dynamic works, as well as the Motte-Bailey Fallacy.
- He likes to reward good decorum in a debate; his goal is to move the needle in the conversation.
- Vinnie talks about what inspired him to make “Beyond Impossible”. (26:15)
- They discuss how plant-based burgers still lend to the killing of animals and high carbon footprints.
- They also discuss the (incorrect) assumption that plant-based is better for the environment.
- For example, fresh fruit used to be local and seasonal; however now it is shipped from all over the world year-round, which adds to the carbon footprint.
- Finally, Dave gives an update about his most recent study regarding LMHR (lean mass hyper-responders). (40:00)
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