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I have to say, every time I come across this book, it seems like bullshit not backed by any science at all and yet it gets rave reviews on HN. As a one-time thi
by tejaswiy 8y ago
I have to say, every time I come across this book, it seems like bullshit not backed by any science at all and yet it gets rave reviews on HN. As a one-time thing, I can put it off towards some propaganda campaign ala Tim Ferris / The four hour body but this is a pattern. Don't know what to make of it really.
- dang 8y agoI've noticed the same pattern. There must be something to it.
- nemo1618 8y agoIndeed, the first I heard of it was from Y Combinator's own Aaron Iba: http://aaroniba.net/how-i-cured-my-rsi-pain http://aaroniba.net/how-i-cured-my-rsi-pain I think the raving is due to four factors: - It sets off every rational person's bullshit detector. - It works anyway. - The effort required is minimal (just reading the book is enough for many people). - The payoff is life-changing. When you experience all this first-hand (as I did), it's hard to not become an evangelist. It has no business working, and it yet it does. In this community, I think we have a strong desire to share bewildering things like that with each other.
- amelius 8y agoWell, perhaps it's time to put some science behind it and do some RCTs ...
- system2 8y agoYou are not alone. This might be the 3rd or 4th time I am seeing this and thinking the same.