SCOUT· 67%2h 06m·2026-06-18·Interviews#2516 - Rowan Jacobsen
Rowan Jacobsen is an award-winning science and nature writer. His new book, “In Defense of Sunlight: The Surprising Science of Sun Exposure,” is available now. www.simonandschuster.com/books/In-Defense-of-Sunlight/Rowan-Jacobsen/9781668092163 www.rowanjacobsen.com Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity…
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“Forgot to mention how getting sun to the butthole first thing in the morning gives you superpowers”
“Bloke looks like old mate from the pub that does roofing and sinks VB by the tonne 💪”
“I knew someone who basically was reckless with sun exposure, and when challenged, he'd say, "I don't have long in the sun. The grave will supply time for dark and cold."”
“0:00 - Intro / Rowan's initial assumptions about sun exposure and what changed his mind 2:44 - How sunlight extends lifespan / the complexity of skin cancer risk 4:55 - How vitamin D was discovered / rickets and the industrial revolution 7:…”
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