firehawk12
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Basically everyone would have to agree to not eat beef/drink milk anymore to make any kind of impact, since cattle ranching is one of the biggest contributors to CO2.
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yeah.... my diet doesn't really change if I sit around and do nothing or if I walk 10 miles *shrugs*
and that won't happen.
you will have to kill me before I give up beef
same for my wife.
ManDudeChild
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Consider how often people upgrade their smart phones. Just that alone ... now ask everyone to stop doing just that.
We're fucked.
see that one on the other hand I am good.
I have only had two phones since 2009 and both of them were second hand.
I have never bought a new smart phone for myself.
that being said...
*looks at a pile of tablets*
AstroNut325
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This. The EV clip is highly disingenuous. Even the transitioning of power from the car's motor to the grid still reduces the overall CO2 produced. And it's highly disingenuous to ignore the carbon footprint of the continuous extraction, refinement and transportation of gasoline/diesel.
Source: https://content.sierraclub.org/evguide/myths-vs-reality
I should have a slightly low carbon footprint if I didn't eat as much meat. I rarely upgrade electronic devices, my last 2 phones are hand-downs from parents and I wouldn't buy a "slim"/"pro"/"elite" version of consoles I already own, I stick with the one's I have until a completely new one is released. I've never owned a car and if I would be getting one a hybrid/Tesla would be a nice start to keep for a long time. I do however purchase stuff (board games, video games (though the latter mostly digitally now)) regularly.
So I think my biggest footprint is definitely my eating habits.
So I think my biggest footprint is definitely my eating habits.
Nice! Been looking forward to this.
BrokenFiction
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That was a damn good episode. So glad the show is back.
Ok this is the first time I feel I have to contest this show.
The freaking WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first 6 months, and to keep doing it for two years. From what I remember, it isn't just about nutrition, which I'm sure formula does indeed cover, but about antibodies and many other things that are passed to the child. Now if breastfeeding is not possible ok, but if its possible it should be the preferred feeding method, always.
The freaking WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first 6 months, and to keep doing it for two years. From what I remember, it isn't just about nutrition, which I'm sure formula does indeed cover, but about antibodies and many other things that are passed to the child. Now if breastfeeding is not possible ok, but if its possible it should be the preferred feeding method, always.
Yeah they skip alot in their video - it's totally the kind of thing where people could and would watch and believe whole heartedly without doing additional research.
Not sure if you watched the segment, but it starts out with the mother saying that she first went for breastfeeding, but it didn't work, so she was advised to use formula. Then it goes on to say that formula was a life saver because of instances specifically when breast feeding wasn't possible.
It was also specifically addressing the BS that formula is detrimental to the kid, which it isn't.
Yeah I'm with AMUSIX here, they do say specifically that baby formula helps in those specific cases where the mother can't breastfeed, which was why it was invented. The underlying message is that breastfeeding is good, and should be done, and shouldn't be shamed by assholes if done in public. But if that option isn't available due to lack of nutrition, food insecurity, whatever-the-reason-might-be that the mother isn't producing milk, then formula is perfectly acceptable substitute.
The Dutch Slayer
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Season 2 has started and the opener was fantastic about becoming and being early parents.
Who is also watching again?
Who is also watching again?
I loved it. I also thought that formula was somehow not as good for babies as breast milk before this episode.
The bit about egg freezing and depression was pretty interesting too. Can't wait for next week's episode.
I liked the message of this episode. But felt there were some odd things that were omitted or very briefly mentioned. For one, when discussing risk presented by maternal age, he just throws out miscarriages as a brief one line, but the incremental risk of miscarriages seems to be real based on CDC data:
Adam Ruins Extreme Diets: https://youtu.be/CKNmTjRBwfk
Adam Ruins Calories: https://youtu.be/Uv6J5jxi84o
Adam Ruins Calories: https://youtu.be/Uv6J5jxi84o
Looking forward to watching this.
The_Spaniard
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I'm going to ruin Adam for everyone.
Dude's got the most unnaturally soft hands I've ever felt. Met him a while back, and when we shook hands it felt like I was gripping a little silk pillow.
Not that there is anything wrong with that.
Dude's got the most unnaturally soft hands I've ever felt. Met him a while back, and when we shook hands it felt like I was gripping a little silk pillow.
Not that there is anything wrong with that.
buttery fistful
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calorie labels*
I hate when what he's "ruining" is an extreme strawman of the show's own devising. I don't know anyone counting calories who assumes 2000 is the perfect number.
There's plenty of people who do that.
HawksWinStanley
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I think last season he had one exposing the supplement industry and how it's not regulated well (or at all) so you're never quite sure what you're getting.
There are studies out there though that you can google showing the actual protein content of different powders. Some of them are pathetic.
That's what I've heard from many who do the whole Calorie thing.
Most people (in the US at least) consider that to be the minimum for the day.
Poor education is part of the problem, so while it might seem like a strawman, it's not so extreme as it seems.
So, dieting lowers your metabolism? Didn't Fitness GAF told me that was a lie!?
No, extreme dieting does.
As in, when you drastically lower your calorie intake you're going to re-adjust your body's metabolism. This is why most diets don't drastically cut your calorie intake, because you will absolutely adjust.
You'd be surprised.
I was hoping he would cover something I have never been able to get a firm answer on.
I get that the calories are just an estimate, but if you get say a can of fruit, does that estimate assume you are going to drink all the juice or only eat the fruit.
same with like bacon.
does that assume you eat it raw, just eat what you cooked, or eat what you cooked and then drink the grease?
Freeza Under The Shower
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Immediately recognized Hall.
If you want more on his study, there's a video called "the calculus of calories" that goes more in-depth.
I do have a methodology problem with his study on keto, which I'm therefore not a fan of, but this one is before that and much better.
edit: also, the view given in the video is kind of inaccurate going by his more detailed explanation. It's more like losing weight x means x fewer calories you can eat.
If you want more on his study, there's a video called "the calculus of calories" that goes more in-depth.
I do have a methodology problem with his study on keto, which I'm therefore not a fan of, but this one is before that and much better.
edit: also, the view given in the video is kind of inaccurate going by his more detailed explanation. It's more like losing weight x means x fewer calories you can eat.
Some peeks at tonight's episode:
Why Our Misuse of Antibiotics Could Mean the End of Modern Medicine
The Real Reason Hospitals Are So Expensive
Why Our Misuse of Antibiotics Could Mean the End of Modern Medicine
The Real Reason Hospitals Are So Expensive
Suikoguy
I whinny my fervor lowly, for his length is not as great as those of the Hylian war stallions
They really fucked up with that most recent episode on Medical Care.
It draws conclusions that cannot be made with enough accuracy given the evidence.
It argues that Hospital costs are due to an agreement with insurance companies to inflate prices. Even if that was the only cause, why are hospitals not making record profits under such a scheme? It completely ignores those people without insurance and their ability to pay and additionally the requirement for hospitals to take any patient. It ignores what rates medicaid and medicare pay, and places the blame on hospitals and insurance companies. Such insurance companies who are now required to spend x% of their premiums on medical care.
Even worse, the source they quote for that segment:
http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/25/1/45.full.html
Goes into all of those other reasons.
Debunking 'old wives tales', other pseudoscience bullshit, and outdated notions is important, but they need to devote enough time and depth to critical issues like health care if they are going to cover them. At least the points about screenings and antibiotics were sound.
It draws conclusions that cannot be made with enough accuracy given the evidence.
It argues that Hospital costs are due to an agreement with insurance companies to inflate prices. Even if that was the only cause, why are hospitals not making record profits under such a scheme? It completely ignores those people without insurance and their ability to pay and additionally the requirement for hospitals to take any patient. It ignores what rates medicaid and medicare pay, and places the blame on hospitals and insurance companies. Such insurance companies who are now required to spend x% of their premiums on medical care.
Even worse, the source they quote for that segment:
http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/25/1/45.full.html
Goes into all of those other reasons.
Debunking 'old wives tales', other pseudoscience bullshit, and outdated notions is important, but they need to devote enough time and depth to critical issues like health care if they are going to cover them. At least the points about screenings and antibiotics were sound.
Some peeks at tonight's episode:
Why the Myers-Briggs Test is Total B.S
Why Dating Sites Arent Scientific At All
The Little Known Truth About Mammograms
For reference, full segment was posted here for non-subscribers.
Don't like to use a non-Adam video in this thread, but I think it articulates the argument with nuances I think you wanted to see.
VOX reported on healthcare with a similar argument. History part starts at 2:10.
Why the Myers-Briggs Test is Total B.S
Why Dating Sites Arent Scientific At All
The Little Known Truth About Mammograms
For reference, full segment was posted here for non-subscribers.
Don't like to use a non-Adam video in this thread, but I think it articulates the argument with nuances I think you wanted to see.
VOX reported on healthcare with a similar argument. History part starts at 2:10.
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