Why people recommend it
A Poison Like No Other by Matt Simon is an investigative non-fiction book that examines the widespread ecological and biological threat posed by microplastics. On an episode of the Huberman Lab titled The Effects of Microplastics on Your Health & How to Reduce Them, released on October 21, 2024, Andrew Huberman discussed reading the book in preparation for the conversation. Huberman shared his personal reading experience with the audience, noting that while the subject matter was undeniably depressing, the text was critically important to read. He recommended the work to his listeners, describing it as quite good despite its potential to act as a downer. By bringing up the book, Huberman underscored the severity of microplastic pollution and its pervasive impact on planetary health and human physiology. The text served as a foundational resource for the episode, helping to frame a deeper scientific discussion regarding the invisible plastic particles contaminating modern ecosystems, water supplies, and living tissues. Huberman's endorsement encouraged his audience to confront the difficult realities of environmental contamination, emphasizing that understanding the full scope of the microplastic crisis is a necessary step toward mitigating future health risks and ecological devastation.
Who recommended it
- Andrew Huberman Recommended
Andrew Huberman — 1 mention
“In fact, there's a book that I read in preparation for this episode; gosh, it was so depressing but important for me to read; maybe you want to read it as well. It's quite good, although it will be a bit of a downer; the title of the book is 'A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet”