In the 1970’s, social scientists made two assumptions about people. One, people are mostly rational. Two, when they behaved irrationally, it was because emotions such as anger or fear intervened. Behavioral scientists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky managed to demonstrate that both of these assumptions were false. People did not act rationally most of the … Read more
Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ Summary
“Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ” by Giulia Enders provides a fascinating and accessible exploration of the human digestive system. Published in 2015, the book emphasizes the importance of gut health for overall wellbeing, providing scientific insights alongside practical advice. Enders starts with a journey through the digestive system, beginning with … Read more
Certain foods are good for our good bacteria. These foods are prebiotics, and they are much more suitable for daily use than probiotics. To gain the benefits of prebiotics, good bacteria must already exist in the gut. List of Prebiotics Artichoke, asparagus, endive, green bananas, Jerusalem artichoke, garlic, onion, parsnips, black salsify, wheat (wholegrain), rye, … Read more
Bacteria can also perform this service outside the gut. Yogurt is nothing other than milk that has been predigested by bacteria. Much of the sugar in the milk (lactose) has already been broken down and transformed into lactic acid (lactate) and smaller sugar molecules. That is why yogurt is both sweeter and sourer than milk. … Read more
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is an unpleasant bloated feeling or gurgling in the abdomen (and susceptibility to diarrhea and constipation). IBS sufferers report anxiety and depressive disorders. If the brain insists, it can receive unwanted information from the gut. Such a state can also be caused by tiny but persistent micro-inflammations, bad gut flora, or undetected … Read more
From Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ Tip: Cook with stainless steel. Are you tired of dealing with the redness, irritation, and discomfort of rosacea? Look no further! “Living with Rosacea,” offers practical and effective tips for managing the symptoms of this common skin condition. From dietary changes to skincare routines, … Read more
If you wanted to find the antidote to bullshit, look not further than the fine craftsman. Each product designed by the craftsman is as it should be. At no point does he relax his thoughtful self-discipline, even for parts of his work that aren’t immediately visible. But he does not do this to impress others. … Read more
Bullshit is not a recent invention. It is difficult to know exactly, when the first instances of it were recorded, but it is safe to say that the phenomenon of bullshit predates the internet by many many years. In The Red Queen (summary), Ridley details the many ways animals deceive each other. The tricks of … Read more
Naked Lunch Title: Naked Lunch Author(s): William S. Burroughs First Published: 1959 The reader follows the narration of junkie William Lee, who takes on various aliases, from the U.S. to Mexico, eventually to Tangier and the dreamlike Interzone. The Biology of Desire Title: The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction Is Not a Disease Author(s): Marc … Read more