Avoiding nutritional delusion with Jaebien Rosario, @sciencebyjae (Author of "Immune to Bullshit")

In this episode, Jaebien "Jae" Rosario talks about how self-identity can create hidden bias & have an impact on discussion in science, particularly nutrition.

Jaebien Rosario is currently a masters student in philosophy at Chester University. He has degrees in psychology and philosophy, and has previously worked as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. His interest include science denialism, the philosophy of science, the sociology of science, and meta science. His previous and current research projects include research proposals for vitamin D trials, and participation in coalitions for addressing food insecurity in northeast Pennsylvania. Jae has a keen interest in public health and nutritional epidemiology. He is author of "Immune to Bullshit: Critical Thinking & Scientific Literacy". 

Why many people with no credentials or experience in nutrition consider themselves to be capable of handing out nutrition advice, including your friends and family
Why may people adopt a fad or extreme diet to make themselves feel "special", satisfy their inner ego and stand out from the crowd
Ideological extremes and self-identification with a particular diet getting in the way of rational discourse pertaining to nutrition, by creating invisible blind spots in relation to critical thinking
When evidence is ignored, in the name of ideology or a social movement
The dangers of misinformation
How scientists can tackle misinformation, through utilising social media and becoming better story tellers
Why people may prefer to listen to advice from charlatans or contrarians, compared to scientists
The sociological and psychological considerations of nutrition
Healthy eating patterns versus diets
The successful adoption of science
How a lack of critical thinking and knowledge in the field can make someone believe in conspiracy theories, and that they can outsmart science
Why listening to anecdotes and opinions from other people is bound to lead to confusion in nutrition
What to do when you don't have time to do your own nutritional research

Jae's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencebyjae/?hl=en

Jae's twitter: https://twitter.com/sciencebyjae

Jae's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6P0o2LX4GqmFAF0XMZsxQW?si=3747358bf9f141e4

Jae's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Immune-Bullshit-Critical-Thinking-Scientific/dp/B09PM863WZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18RFTSJG8WRP9&keywords=immune+to+bullshit&qid=1642622895&sprefix=immune+to+bullshit%2Caps%2C44&sr=8-1

Jae's substack: https://sciencebyjae.substack.com/

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