Why so many meat industry lobbyists on HN?
frossie: I haven't seen the comments you mention (nutrition threads bore me) but:As a hacker I'm interested in figuring out what is the optimial diet for maximum vitality and longevityAs a hacker, I'm interested in the optimal trade-off between effort and reward. My life expectancy is about 78 years of age. I am willing to engage in behaviours that would stop me dying at 50 (eg. I wear my seatbelt) but I am less interested in sweeping and often poorly substantiated claims that would make me live to 80 (eg. live on raw foods).Also, as a scientist, I find many of the claims made in support of great nutritional benefits dubious and overrated.