Why anecdotal evidence is better than studies

Everyday we’re bombarded with information, such as studies and advice. So what can be trusted? Most studies are bullshit–just Google “replication crisis”. But a possible exception is when the science agrees with empirical evidence, such as on Reddit and other social media. Reddit IS the science. There is no need for studies. Anecdotal evidence on Reddit is better than studies. So when a fitness influencer says protein is better for weight loss or more satiating than carbs, I say “nope—that is not what the evidence shows.” Indeed, anecdotally, it makes no difference, and this also backed by studies. On popular dieting “subreddits,” low-carb dieters in the aggregate are NOT more successful than the high-carb dieters; they equally struggle at weight loss. There is no specific food or nutrient that is better than the other. It’s all highly individualized. For some individuals, keto works great; for others, not so much. Very seldom is there a good study that also goes against the empirical…