Why people recommend it
The Purpose of Reality by Steve Simpson is a philosophical and scientific exploration examining the fundamental nature of existence and biological drives. On an episode of Modern Wisdom titled The Social Leap; How We Evolved From Tree Swinging to Human Being, released on December 2, 2018, guest William von Hippel referenced the researcher's broader scientific contributions. The guest highlighted foundational research conducted by biologist Steve Simpson, noting his extensive career at Oxford and his subsequent work at the University of Sydney. Specifically, the guest mentioned the book The Nature of Nutrition, pointing out that Simpson's research clearly demonstrated how varying protein levels in food affect animal feeding behaviors. This discussion illustrated how specific nutritional components act as a critical limiting factor in regulating appetite across various species. The citation of this scientific work provided listeners with concrete insights into the biological mechanisms driving dietary choices, bridging the gap between academic research and practical physiological understanding during the podcast conversation.
Who recommended it
- William von Hippel Recommended
William von Hippel — 1 mention
“and this is really beginning with wonderful research by Steve Simpson who's a biologist spent much of his career at Oxford and is now at Sydney University and since schon he's got a wonderful book the nature of nutrition he's shown very clearly that if you vary the protein levels in food animals will weigh over eat carbohydrates in order”