It’s always funny to me that people think someone’s values and politics have no bearing on their work. People say this to me all the time—who cares if Barkley is a right-wing libertarian, he’s a *scientist* so it doesn’t affect his work. As though science—especially social science, is value-neutral, as though his politics and values don’t inform the very questions he asks, much less the conclusions he draws from the (often very flawed, sketchy) and the policy proposals that stem from them. #smh
Anyway, this is a great story, though hardly surprising. Snake oil salesmen are a pretty pathetic bunch.
Men get away with this compartmentalization all the time, their work is different than their beliefs and actions. I think about Woody Allen and I don’t understand how multiple allegations of sex abuse isn’t relative to the movies he made and continues to make. Meanwhile, we’re still talking about Hillary and her emails. We can equate women’s looks to their work performance (ridiculous) but with men, everything is separate. Ugh.
I parrot all kinds of things I learn in therapy and other contexts but I'm quick to admit I struggle to take my own advice. I think humility is an attractive quality in these coachlike types. He reminds me of myself, if the third-party descriptions given are accurate, in that he seems to want control of the things in life that aren't always totally controllable. For me, since I'm aware of this but still craving control regardless, I end up feeling anxious a lot. A lot-a lot.
I came across this story a little while back. Huberman has some amazing resources to share but like you say his back story doesn't really add up to the image. Like most of us I guess. I find that a lot of the people I follow in this space like Huberman, Wim Hoff, Dr. Attia, Russell Brand all have difficult back stories. Leaves me conflicted that whilst I have benefited from their advice I am not sure I'd want them for a mate (not that they need friends I'm sure!) Thanks for writing, I just subscribed.
People are complicated. Many of us excel in some areas and fail miserably in others. Apparently, Huberman is no exception. Smart people with good information can have messy personal lives. It happens. If the information Huberman presents is inaccurate, say that. But don´t try to use his personal failings as a cudgel to bash his professional accomplishments.
Really interested to look at robert Crawfords work! And he lives in my neck of the woods- cool. Health sociology is becoming my new (and old) interest.
It’s always funny to me that people think someone’s values and politics have no bearing on their work. People say this to me all the time—who cares if Barkley is a right-wing libertarian, he’s a *scientist* so it doesn’t affect his work. As though science—especially social science, is value-neutral, as though his politics and values don’t inform the very questions he asks, much less the conclusions he draws from the (often very flawed, sketchy) and the policy proposals that stem from them. #smh
Anyway, this is a great story, though hardly surprising. Snake oil salesmen are a pretty pathetic bunch.
Men get away with this compartmentalization all the time, their work is different than their beliefs and actions. I think about Woody Allen and I don’t understand how multiple allegations of sex abuse isn’t relative to the movies he made and continues to make. Meanwhile, we’re still talking about Hillary and her emails. We can equate women’s looks to their work performance (ridiculous) but with men, everything is separate. Ugh.
I hope surgery goes well <3 I send virtual hugs
Thank you, it went great!!
I parrot all kinds of things I learn in therapy and other contexts but I'm quick to admit I struggle to take my own advice. I think humility is an attractive quality in these coachlike types. He reminds me of myself, if the third-party descriptions given are accurate, in that he seems to want control of the things in life that aren't always totally controllable. For me, since I'm aware of this but still craving control regardless, I end up feeling anxious a lot. A lot-a lot.
I came across this story a little while back. Huberman has some amazing resources to share but like you say his back story doesn't really add up to the image. Like most of us I guess. I find that a lot of the people I follow in this space like Huberman, Wim Hoff, Dr. Attia, Russell Brand all have difficult back stories. Leaves me conflicted that whilst I have benefited from their advice I am not sure I'd want them for a mate (not that they need friends I'm sure!) Thanks for writing, I just subscribed.
People are complicated. Many of us excel in some areas and fail miserably in others. Apparently, Huberman is no exception. Smart people with good information can have messy personal lives. It happens. If the information Huberman presents is inaccurate, say that. But don´t try to use his personal failings as a cudgel to bash his professional accomplishments.
Really interested to look at robert Crawfords work! And he lives in my neck of the woods- cool. Health sociology is becoming my new (and old) interest.
Many blessings on your top surgery 🧚🏻♂️
I don't know her 😉 (seriously tho I've never heard of him)
I have never heard of him (I guess I’ve been under that rock) but he sounds super sketchy!