David Epstein on the Sports Gene & the Science of Extraordinary Performance – #153

David is the author of The Sports Gene, a book that explores the complex factors that make up a championship athlete. David is an award-winning investigative reporter for ProPublica and Sports Illustrated, focusing on hard-hitting pieces about sports science, medicine, and Olympic sports. He co-authored reports, breaking the Alex Rodriguez doping and Jim Tressel NCAA violations scandals, and is one of the foremost experts on the different factors that impact sports performance.   Why you should listen –     David comes on Bulletproof Radio to talk about hacking expertise, the impact of genetics, doping, and diet in sports performance, whether or not the 10,000 hour rule is legit, and if athletes are really getting better, faster, and stronger. Enjoy the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.