Love, love this episode. To be honest, I haven't even gone through the whole interview yet. But like any good food, I'm taking my slow-ass time to enjoy it.
Marion is a great guest, I love her rational and scientifically-minded perspective on the Food Systems issue, especially regarding the weaponization of food.
Her own experiences offer valuable insights into the world of academia, conflicts of interests in industry-funded research, the threats and lawfare tactics employed to dissuade her. In spite of that, I commend her for her groundedness, and commitment to the well-being of people, and to empirical data.
One point that stood-out to me, although unsurprising, was when she mentioned how clueless were most scientists when doing their skewed research funded by the industry.
Although there are certainly good things to be said about academia (like encouraging research and inspiring people), the only things that increasingly comes to my mind is it's one massive circle-jerk.
She's had the opportunity of having a tenure, and speak her mind, but how many really get that privilege nowadays? I wonder..
Still, I love the forward-looking direction this episode takes, talking about the current/next-generation of student-researchers being committed to bring about a better world and increased well-being (hopefully not a transhumanist, lab-grown meat type of agenda). As well as the trend towards growing food in urban settings, and at home (or on university campuses).
The latter, I had the privilege of being involved whilst living in Vancouver. I was volunteering to take care of tiny indoor vertical food garden at my former Uni, and many people, including faculty members were praising our work and giving support (some told me it gave them peace of mind on their meal breaks).
It gave me lots of hope, especially since the campus was in an area with an epidemic of homelessness and drug abuse. I’m convinced that growing food can be a valuable re-skilling method to teach disadvantaged (not trying to sound all SJW-ey). Not to mention many, most, have a First Nations’ background (some of them have lots of insights into local plants medicine knowledge). But I digress!
Though I may be wrong, I don't think the interview addressed the concerns of GMO and the gut-biome in relation to the mental-and-physical health of populations (including pets). That's definitely a big-one, and really, an underlying issue. And although it's scary, there are solutions. For one, I was listening to Kathleen Draper's interview on Biochar yesterday, and things like Activated Charcoal can suck-out and detox chemical elements from the body, including glyphosates. A common medicine in Japan as well, always taken whenever stomach-ache or food poisoning occurs.
So lots to look forward to in the future.
Peace
Edit 9.14:
So finished listening and a few notes:
- Yes it's true, Japan celebrates Christmas with KFC buckets, or at least it's widely advertised. Other food-chains, like Mos Burger, have also followed suit (so it's pretty deeply ingrained).
But it's hardly the only case. Edward Bernay, the father of PR, touted his genius when he convinced doctors to advertise bacon for breakfast; same for cereals. I mean the world's awash with such examples stemming out lobby groups, that we take for granted.
- This wasn't clearly laid out, so I think it needs emphasis. The biggest issue with GMO personally, is that they're genetically-engineered to resist herbicides, thus allowing even more toxic-fluids to be dumped in the soil (which ends up in food). It's a means-to-an-end (which is destroying the soils the world-over).
- Marion talks about the lack of research about the influence of the gut-biome and its effect. Unfortunately, this is where conventional scientists are still two-steps behind commonly-known wisdom. There are tons of scientific literature pointing to the gut-biome as health indicator, not just for physical health, but even more crucially, for psychological health.
Example 1: Researchers find differences in gut-biome in people with schizophrenia.
Dare I say, I think a lot of the recent epidemics, like celiac's disease, autism stem from the gut.
This is also the perspective by physicians like Luc Montagnier, mainly that autism is caused by a bacterial infection facilitated by inflammations in the gut (a pioneering scientist in water research, as well as Nobel Winner for his research on AIDS).
One of the perversion of the modern civilization, is how we've shifted Quality for Quantity.
Which brings me to a point that was looked-over a bit:
Organic means shit in a time where anyone can slap a sticker without penalty.
As Greg said, Local means much more. Hence, look for Farmer's Markets around you, you're not only supporting small local businesses around you, you're also doing yourself a benefit. You don't have to get everything there, as we all know it can get pricey. But even getting your veggies and fruits, is a step-forward. Also, I'm guilty as well, that we've lost the habit of eating seasonally, which puts a huge burden on global food-trade, where we expect to eat blueberries and strawberries (or corn, lettuce) in the winter for instance.
/!\ Last but certainly not least, Schauberger mentioned this and its worth repeating:
Your thoughts are only as good as the food you eat.
Industrially grown food has very little nutritional content (hence why you feel the need to eat more vs high-quality food which is satiating for this reason).
Marion is a great guest, I love her rational and scientifically-minded perspective on the Food Systems issue, especially regarding the weaponization of food.
Her own experiences offer valuable insights into the world of academia, conflicts of interests in industry-funded research, the threats and lawfare tactics employed to dissuade her. In spite of that, I commend her for her groundedness, and commitment to the well-being of people, and to empirical data.
One point that stood-out to me, although unsurprising, was when she mentioned how clueless were most scientists when doing their skewed research funded by the industry.
Although there are certainly good things to be said about academia (like encouraging research and inspiring people), the only things that increasingly comes to my mind is it's one massive circle-jerk.
She's had the opportunity of having a tenure, and speak her mind, but how many really get that privilege nowadays? I wonder..
Still, I love the forward-looking direction this episode takes, talking about the current/next-generation of student-researchers being committed to bring about a better world and increased well-being (hopefully not a transhumanist, lab-grown meat type of agenda). As well as the trend towards growing food in urban settings, and at home (or on university campuses).
The latter, I had the privilege of being involved whilst living in Vancouver. I was volunteering to take care of tiny indoor vertical food garden at my former Uni, and many people, including faculty members were praising our work and giving support (some told me it gave them peace of mind on their meal breaks).
It gave me lots of hope, especially since the campus was in an area with an epidemic of homelessness and drug abuse. I’m convinced that growing food can be a valuable re-skilling method to teach disadvantaged (not trying to sound all SJW-ey). Not to mention many, most, have a First Nations’ background (some of them have lots of insights into local plants medicine knowledge). But I digress!
Though I may be wrong, I don't think the interview addressed the concerns of GMO and the gut-biome in relation to the mental-and-physical health of populations (including pets). That's definitely a big-one, and really, an underlying issue. And although it's scary, there are solutions. For one, I was listening to Kathleen Draper's interview on Biochar yesterday, and things like Activated Charcoal can suck-out and detox chemical elements from the body, including glyphosates. A common medicine in Japan as well, always taken whenever stomach-ache or food poisoning occurs.
So lots to look forward to in the future.
Peace
Edit 9.14:
So finished listening and a few notes:
- Yes it's true, Japan celebrates Christmas with KFC buckets, or at least it's widely advertised. Other food-chains, like Mos Burger, have also followed suit (so it's pretty deeply ingrained).
But it's hardly the only case. Edward Bernay, the father of PR, touted his genius when he convinced doctors to advertise bacon for breakfast; same for cereals. I mean the world's awash with such examples stemming out lobby groups, that we take for granted.
- This wasn't clearly laid out, so I think it needs emphasis. The biggest issue with GMO personally, is that they're genetically-engineered to resist herbicides, thus allowing even more toxic-fluids to be dumped in the soil (which ends up in food). It's a means-to-an-end (which is destroying the soils the world-over).
- Marion talks about the lack of research about the influence of the gut-biome and its effect. Unfortunately, this is where conventional scientists are still two-steps behind commonly-known wisdom. There are tons of scientific literature pointing to the gut-biome as health indicator, not just for physical health, but even more crucially, for psychological health.
Example 1: Researchers find differences in gut-biome in people with schizophrenia.
Dare I say, I think a lot of the recent epidemics, like celiac's disease, autism stem from the gut.
This is also the perspective by physicians like Luc Montagnier, mainly that autism is caused by a bacterial infection facilitated by inflammations in the gut (a pioneering scientist in water research, as well as Nobel Winner for his research on AIDS).
One of the perversion of the modern civilization, is how we've shifted Quality for Quantity.
Which brings me to a point that was looked-over a bit:
Organic means shit in a time where anyone can slap a sticker without penalty.
As Greg said, Local means much more. Hence, look for Farmer's Markets around you, you're not only supporting small local businesses around you, you're also doing yourself a benefit. You don't have to get everything there, as we all know it can get pricey. But even getting your veggies and fruits, is a step-forward. Also, I'm guilty as well, that we've lost the habit of eating seasonally, which puts a huge burden on global food-trade, where we expect to eat blueberries and strawberries (or corn, lettuce) in the winter for instance.
/!\ Last but certainly not least, Schauberger mentioned this and its worth repeating:
Your thoughts are only as good as the food you eat.
Industrially grown food has very little nutritional content (hence why you feel the need to eat more vs high-quality food which is satiating for this reason).
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