Marty Makary is a former Commissioner of the FDA. He writes about how groupthink has plagued medicine and led to things like the cholesterol myth, denial of HRT and the opioid addiction crisis. As a medical doctor myself who has spoken and written about healthcare systems and making medicine more patient-centred, this was a book that spoke to my heart. A must read--not only for doctors, but for everyone interested in their health!
One of the things access to the internet and social media has done is that we increasingly only see what we are exposed to. Therefore, people "doing their own research" often end up wandering into rabbit holes of misinformation. How does one differentiate fact from fiction, when AI is only going to make things worse? In a world where anyone can call themselves an expert, Bergstrom teaches us critical thinking and how we can understand that big data is not always correct, but can lead to false conclusions.
Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.
“A modern classic . . . a straight-talking survival guide to the mean streets of a dying democracy and a global pandemic.”—Wired
Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true. Our media environment has become hyperpartisan. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high art. We are fairly well equipped to spot the sort of old-school bullshit that is based…
As a writer of literary fiction myself, this was a mesmerising book. For anyone who has loved and lost, this is a powerful yet simple story of the power of love. Parents, TV stars, pet owners feature in this novel that combines magic realism and mystery, connections and closure in a simple plot: each reunion arranged by a mysterious child intermediary is a one-time arrangement that the dead can refuse. I picked it up and found it hard to put down. Completely unexpected find of the year for me.
A book more about health span rather than lifespan, featuring diets and evidence-based information about longevity and improving daily performance. From diets to reduce the risk of dementia to improving athletic ability, from supplements that have been shown to make us live longer to hacks for happiness, this is a book that encourages you to take charge of your own health. Genes may be your blueprint, but not your destiny. Unlock the secrets and personalise your approach to healthcare today! “Dr. Paul takes us on an exhilarating journey through the shifting landscape of genetics, health, and evolution.” ~ Siddhartha Mukherjee, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Emperor of Maladies. “Dr. Paul shares biohacking action steps, illustrated with stories of successful gene management that engage all of us.” ~ Mehmet Oz (Dr. Oz), Professor Emeritus, Columbia University, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, USA.
