There is an important difference between “We don’t know all the answers yet” and “Do what feels right, man.” These questions have answers, because humans have biochemistry, and we should do our best to find them and live by the results.
~J. Stanton, "The Paleo Identity Crisis: What Is The Paleo Diet, Anyway?"
It not at all clear that someone who knows all the biochemistry will outperform someone who's good at feeling what goes on in his body.
In the absence of good measurement instruments feelings allow you to respond to specific situations much better than theoretical understanding.
Another month has passed and here is a new rationality quotes thread. The usual rules are:
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