Critical Thinking in a Post-Truth World | Dr. Zoë Harcombe - E403

Dr. Zoë Harcombe is an intellectual powerhouse—a Cambridge
graduate with degrees in economics and mathematics, a
long-standing member of Mensa, and a fearless truth-seeker. In
this episode, she brings her sharp insight and deep curiosity to
a wide-ranging conversation that spans nutrition, public health,
and the increasingly complex issue of free speech.


Before dedicating herself to the world of diet and health in
2008, Zoë built a high-flying career in the corporate world. She
held international roles in management consulting, manufacturing,
and marketing across major global industries—from FMCG to
telecoms—before focusing on Human Resources. She’s worked on the
inside of both Big Food (Mars Inc.) and Big Pharma (GSK), giving
her a rare, insider’s perspective on how these powerful sectors
operate. At the height of her corporate journey, she served as
Vice President of HR for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.


In this episode, Drs. Tro and Zoë talk about…




(00:00) Intro




(04:04) Dr. Zoë’s career shift from working for Big Food to
becoming a diet, health, and nutrition researcher 




(08:04) Dr. Zoë’s first book (see links below)




(09:57) Calorie Counting versus eating a whole food diet
featuring meat, fish, eggs, non-starchy vegetables, and
yogurt




(15:55) Vested interests and the possibility of change to the
dietary guidelines




(23:12) The war against free-thought and why you should keep
your mind open to new ideas that contradict the majority
opinion




(36:33) The insane level of censorship of free speech in the
UK




(42:58) Assisted suicide, abortion, and climate change in the
UK




(53:31) Why the facts of nutrition contradict the guidelines




(55:35) Dietary carbohydrates now versus in your
grandparent’s generation




(01:05:37) What Dr. Zoë eats in a day




(01:08:01) Dr. Zoë’s hobbies and favorite activities




(01:11:00) Outro




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listening!


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