Is "protein" label just the latest "health halo" marketing scam?
My verdict: Yep.
Protein infused popcorn, pop, cereal, lattes, candy bars...? Sigh.
Reality: most (but not all) get enough.
https://t.co/lhYaG22LiP
Soon: on @ctvedmonton to talk "proteinization" of food!
@JnineTre A good site, for reference. Describes Galas as an "Inoffensive Mainstay" and Red Delicious as "Coffee Grinds in a Leather Glove" https://t.co/HyULa0rLkd
Our contest for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to HONG KONG is one of the biggest we've done and it takes less than a minute to enter!
https://t.co/5RCeto9JUV #yeg
Our information environment is filled with misleading BS.
Half of cancer books on amazon our misleading or full BS. On the first page of results it nearly 70%.
Our study: https://t.co/nJrad60ieZ
Soon: talking on @ctvedmonton with @KentMorrison about my new book, The Certainty Illusion!
"Scientists have said there is no evidence for the existence of chemtrails" [ummmm.... obviously] https://t.co/ZE30L7Lxyj
Even absurd conspiracy theories can do harm, especially when they are politicized. Debunk.
Soon: talking with @KentMorrison on @ctvedmonton! cc @JasonHalb
AI & deepfake #misinformation becoming bigger issue (https://t.co/SIIk0dVTZ0)
People think they can detect, but can’t (https://t.co/OhoDnmOClt), even when warned about deepfakes https://t.co/iCDSe8ihFT
Needed, inter alia:
- educate about power of AI & how to detect https://t.co/oZc7BBNwYr
- check with multiple reputable sources
- robust debunking efforts
- regulatory action (supported by 86% of Canadians - via @VoiceOfFranky@EKOSResearch) cc @VarditRavitsky@JasonHalb
@Beervana This is rally helpful, thank you! Nice to get some info from Portland beer royalty. Really sad about Cascade closing & Art's passing. Obviously I knew about him from reputation only but Cascade was what I was most looking forward to.
6pm update is in & it looks like we're gonna end up with a 32.6 degree daytime high for Edmonton today. That breaks the old July 8 record high of 32.2 from 1964. #yegwx
The 15-Minute City conspiracy theory will not die!
Reality: Urban planning concept that has been around for decades (eg, Garden Cities, Smart Cities). Goal is to make cities more empowering & liveable.
Conspiracy theory: Plot by global elites (eg, WEF) to control population & takeaway rights. This is a complete fiction.
Many real issues to consider, such as infrastructure cost & impact on rent, businesses, etc.
But.... Should we make policies in response to lies? Probably not. Let's not normalize bunk.
Soon: on @ctvedmonton cc @KentMorrison@JasonHalb@NWeisbergCTV@KimWynnCTV