Chapter
Deflecting Criticism with "Eastern Medicine"
45:28 - 50:35 (05:06)
The use of "Eastern Medicine" as a shield for criticism deflects from the need for a standardized process to test if a concept is beneficial or not. Referring to medical practices as some sort of magical, historical thing takes ownership away from present-day communities that depend on it and contributes to the cultural appropriation of these practices.
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The belief that white sugar is more processed and unhealthy than other sweeteners is a common misconception.
45:28 - 46:33 (01:05)
Summary
The belief that white sugar is more processed and unhealthy than other sweeteners is a common misconception. In reality, the level of processing does not determine the naturalness or nutrition of a sweetener.
ChapterDeflecting Criticism with "Eastern Medicine"
EpisodeMoon Juice
PodcastMaintenance Phase
A white woman is accused of cultural appropriation for selling Chinese medicine practices at high prices without any of the logical or treatment processes that are traditionally involved in the practice, while profiting personally.
46:33 - 48:38 (02:04)
Summary
A white woman is accused of cultural appropriation for selling Chinese medicine practices at high prices without any of the logical or treatment processes that are traditionally involved in the practice, while profiting personally. A big part of Chinese medicine involves the flow of energy throughout the body and a whole paradigm of treatment processes.
ChapterDeflecting Criticism with "Eastern Medicine"
EpisodeMoon Juice
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The speaker discusses how using the idea of juicing carrots as a marketing strategy can go viral and examines why this is the case.
48:38 - 48:53 (00:14)
Summary
The speaker discusses how using the idea of juicing carrots as a marketing strategy can go viral and examines why this is the case.
ChapterDeflecting Criticism with "Eastern Medicine"
EpisodeMoon Juice
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The use of Eastern medicine, such as traditional Chinese medicine, by white influencers feels like a way of deflecting criticism.
48:53 - 50:35 (01:42)
Summary
The use of Eastern medicine, such as traditional Chinese medicine, by white influencers feels like a way of deflecting criticism. This approach takes ownership away from the communities that are still practicing it and treats it as a magical and ancient practice.