I think the standard answer is that some traditional cultures rely quite heavily on carbs with very low incidence of obesity. Some even eat substantial amounts of sugar (e.g. as honey).
Dan Hopkins
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New user here. I’m just wondering if anyone here has seen an analysis of snacking trends in relation to obesity? I have read through a lot of discussions, especially those related to A Chemical Hunger, but I have not seen snacking discussed as a contributor. Frequent snacking is, as far as I know, a fairly recent phenomenon. I would expect it keep insulin levels persistently elevated and to have some of the opposite effects of intermittent fasting. I think the case for acutely elevated insulin as a causal mechanism for obesity is a little overstated, since our body would have many post-prandial hours to achieve fat balance in adipose cells. However, the balance would be hard to achieve if that post-prandial window were shorter (or non-existent).
Steelman Repository and Chatbot, Request for Contributions/Feedback
I’d like to put together a repository of the best arguments from all sides of controversial issues. Whether or not to build more nuclear power plants. Whether or not to mandate solar power buybacks. Whether or not to legalize or de-criminalize certain drugs. This repository would then be available as context for an AI chatbot (the Steelman itself!) to challenge your beliefs on any topic. In my dream world, discussing your beliefs with the digital Steelman becomes a norm, and we all end up with more realistic, empathetic and nuanced takes.
What do you think? Does something like this already exist somewhere?
If you want to help contribute material, please add links to the google doc (or message me directly):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pvn5pjRT6w9o-cVKz8UrD5ZWKOh_GH3vElUirYPo_8Q/edit?usp=sharing