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• I don't disagree that there are larger problems caused by our the mismatch between our evolutionary heritage and current environment. Until we solve that problem, which is really thousands of interconnected problems, it can still make sense to do a thing that helps manage one of the many symptoms.

  November 3, 2019 at 10:49 amDavid Cain

• The consumerist culture is only part of this; humans lack the evolutionary equipment to cope with the freedom from survival concerns characteristic of the last century. Until the last hundred years or so, human existence included a daily concern for survival for most humans. Assured safe food, health,...

  November 2, 2019 at 8:53 amretrocrank

• I've recently read about a new trend of "dopamine fasting" where people abstain as much as possible from anything pleasurable... https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/vb5qb9/dopamine-fasting-is-the-newest-sounds-fake-but-ok-wellness-trend

  November 1, 2019 at 1:20 pmBradley

• Before my son heads out on scout camping trips I obsessively check the weather, hoping for his sake (and comfort, safety and security) that things will be perfect and the weather sunny. To his credit he takes all my warnings and advice with a stoic shrug of the shoulders....

  November 1, 2019 at 7:42 amMark

• I started experimenting some months ago with intermitent fasting and avoiding ultraprocessed food and now each and every meal is like a treat, even a simple boiled egg tastes great. It is also great to know that you can go 16-24h without eating easily, something I thought was extremely hard...

  November 1, 2019 at 1:09 amLaertes