44 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category
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Chapter 5 of Eat Less, Live Longer? The Science of Hunger and Health explores the discovery of rapamycin and its potential impact on human health and longevity. The chapter begins with the author's journey to Easter Island with three companions, drawn by their interest in the origins of this unique compound. Initially extracted from the island’s soil in 1964 by a Canadian research team, rapamycin was further studied by scientist Suren Sehgal, who identified its antifungal properties. What started as a…-
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Chapter 6 of The Crisis of Abundance explores the widening gap between human evolution and modern dietary habits, focusing on the rapid rise of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more severe form, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). These conditions have increased alongside obesity and metabolic disorders, often progressing unnoticed due to their subtle or nonexistent early symptoms. Originally identified in individuals with excessive fructose intake rather than alcohol consumption, the…
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Chapter 7: The Ticker: Confronting—and Preventing—Heart Disease, the Deadliest Killer on the Planet
Chapter 7 of The Ticker delves into the hidden dangers of cardiovascular disease (CVD), emphasizing its gradual development and the critical need for early intervention. The author recounts his personal experience with heart disease, revealing a strong family history of cardiac conditions that shaped his awareness of its risks. Despite adopting a healthy lifestyle, his medical evaluations exposed underlying vulnerabilities, highlighting that CVD is not solely influenced by diet and exercise but is also…-
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Chapter 8 of The Runaway Cell – New Ways to Address the Killer That Is Cancer begins with the remarkable case of James DeAngelo, a patient from the late 1960s who unexpectedly survived metastatic stomach cancer despite receiving no medical treatment. His survival puzzled doctors and led researcher Steve Rosenberg to explore the role of the immune system in combating cancer, a theory that was largely unproven at the time. Despite facing numerous setbacks and failures in his research, Rosenberg's…
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The Sincerity Dilemma
The Sincerity Dilemma examines the intricate relationship between authenticity and artistic expression, revealing the challenges that arise when sincerity becomes the primary focus. Many creators strive to present their truest selves in their work, believing that authenticity is the key to artistic success. However, this chapter argues that an obsession with sincerity can have the opposite effect, causing art to feel forced, overly sentimental, or emotionally hollow—much like a greeting card that…-
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The Gatekeeper
Within the creative process, every idea must pass through a crucial checkpoint—the gatekeeper, often recognized as the editor. This individual wields significant influence, shaping how a final piece of work is presented to the world, functioning as both a curator and a sculptor of raw ideas. The editor’s primary role is to enhance the most vital aspects of a creation while stripping away unnecessary elements, refining it into its most impactful and polished form. Editing is not just a mechanical…-
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Why Make Art?
Art is more than an individual pursuit; it is an expression that extends beyond the artist, reaching into the collective human experience. The creative drive within artists resembles an instinctual pull, much like a bird’s migration or a river’s course to the sea—an unstoppable force that moves them to create. This impulse is not solely about personal exploration or the pursuit of recognition but rather an innate urge to communicate something meaningful, a desire to share a distinct perspective that…-
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Harmony
The concept of harmony is deeply ingrained in the natural world, revealing itself through mathematical ratios that govern the universe’s most mesmerizing patterns. From the swirling arms of distant galaxies to the delicate symmetry of human features, these proportional relationships evoke a sense of order and aesthetic appeal. This intrinsic balance is the foundation of some of humanity’s most revered artistic and architectural marvels, such as the Parthenon’s classical proportions and Beethoven’s…-
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What We Tell Ourselves
The chapter titled What We Tell Ourselves delves into the profound self-reflection that artists experience in their creative journeys. It examines how the stories artists tell themselves about their identity and their work often serve as distractions, masking the deeper truths of their creations. These narratives, while comforting, fail to capture the authentic essence of the art itself or the impact it has on the world, emphasizing that the true value lies in the work produced rather than the tales…-
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Dedication
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