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Book · 1998 · Physiological effect

The Body Electric

by Robert Becker, Gary Selden · Recommended by 1 person on 1 podcast

Why people recommend it

The Body Electric by Robert Becker and Gary Selden is a seminal science book investigating regeneration and the electrical controls that govern human and animal bodies. On the podcast Modern Wisdom, guest Ben Greenfield referenced the book during the episode How To Biohack Your Sex Life, released on September 17, 2022. Greenfield brought up the publication to substantiate the underlying principle that the human organism operates fundamentally on electrical currents. By citing Becker and Selden's research, he aimed to provide listeners with scientific context regarding bioelectricity, tissue regeneration, and the body's hidden electrical network. The reference served to anchor his broader discussion on biohacking and alternative health modalities in established scientific inquiry concerning the body's electromagnetic properties. Greenfield utilized the book as a prime example of literature that bridges the gap between conventional physiology and advanced understandings of bioelectric potential. His inclusion of the text offered his audience a credible literary resource to explore how electrical fields influence healing, growth, and overall biological function, thereby reinforcing his comprehensive overview of modern physical optimization techniques and the electrical nature of human anatomy.

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Ben Greenfield — 1 mention
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“there are books about this like the body electric by robert becker or healing is voltage by jerry tennant”

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