Systema For Life

Systema For Life


Episode 135: On Discerning the Truth

August 06, 2021

This week, another engaging conversation with author, podcaster, and expert health and wellness coach, Howard Jacobson.  Here, we get into the tricky question of how to discern truth from falsehood, reality from creative (and compelling) stories. Using concrete examples in the fields of nutrition, exercise, and martial arts practice.  Touching upon:



  • How we decide what is true (or true enough)
  • The necessity and paradox of trust
  • Resolving conflicting ideas
  • What science, medicine, and Systema training have in common

 


Follow Howie's healthy exploits at www.plantyourself.com


Mentioned in this episode:

Burn, by Herman Pontzer, PhD:
https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Research-Really-Calories-Healthy/dp/0525541527

Reality-making: the Art of Distinguishing Truth from Falsehood:
https://medium.com/the-understanding-project/reality-making-the-art-of-distinguishing-truth-from-falsehood-a30d5c3c3d7c