Never Cry Wolfe: The Popular Pseudoscience of David "Avocado" Wolfe

Feb 7, 2017 · 55m 43s
Never Cry Wolfe: The Popular Pseudoscience of David "Avocado" Wolfe
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David "Avocado" Wolfe is a wellness celebrity with a huge following.  But do his claims pass the science test?  What explains his rising popularity?  And what damage might result from...

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David "Avocado" Wolfe is a wellness celebrity with a huge following.  But do his claims pass the science test?  What explains his rising popularity?  And what damage might result from the tips, tricks, advise and "wisdom" Wolfe is spreading to the eager masses?

Yvette d'Entremont, the SciBabe, is a former analytical chemist, science blogger and activist.  She joins Seth Andrews for a spirited (and strange) journey into the world of David Wolfe.

Forbes article: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kavinsenapathy/2016/01/01/a-new-years-resolution-for-science-advocates-dont-cry-wolfe/#29857f2129dd
A Science Enthusiast article:  http://ascienceenthusiast.com/the-david-avocado-wolfe-effect

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