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How is this not science?

He has a hypothesis - modern sleep devices are not as good for the spine as the bare ground.

He suggested a reason why - pressing against the ground during sleep acts as therapy.

He has data - life experience, pictures, and demonstrations.

Maybe it doesn't pattern match as science to you, but the raw science is all there. A few hundred years ago, this is how most science was conducted - by individuals with specific bones to pick.

Is it conclusive? No. Is it worth being part of the conversation? Absolutely!



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