How can researchers influence political decision makers? Mr Peter Walker (Pt1)

<p>Part 1. Mr Peter Walker - Sedentary Behaviour | New book | Politics | Journalism In this episode we are discussing with Guardian political journalist Peter Walker about  his new book (The Miracle Pill – Why a sedentary world is getting it all wrong), journalism, politics and process of writing a book.</p> <p>“What is the 'miracle pill', the simple lifestyle change with such enormous health benefits that, if it was turned into a drug, would be the most valuable drug in the world? The answer is movement and the good news is that it's free, easy and available to everyone.”</p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>6:30 How non-experts’ perspective differs from researchers’ perspective?</p> <p>8:30 What are the most important points about sedentary lifestyle made in the book?</p> <p>10:00 What eye-opening Walker learned from the interview with Danish architect?</p> <p>13:30 What is needed for determined political effort to reduce sedentary behaviour?</p> <p>15:30 What covid pandemic teached us about nanny-state-arguments – and what this has to do with politics related to sedentary lifestyle?</p> <p>16:30 What is needed for long-term political change?</p> <p>20:00 Political correspondent’s advice for researchers – how to influence political decision makers?</p> <p>22:00 Why researchers should become activists?</p> <p>23:00 Top tips for researchers: How to collaborate with journalists?</p> <p>27:00 Highlights of the book</p> <p>---</p> <p>This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | The New Gold Standard for Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Monitoring</p> <p>Learn more about Fibion: <a href='https://fibion.com/research/'>fibion.com/research</a></p> <p>---</p> <p>Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely -</p> <p>Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: <a href='https://sens.fibion.com/'>https://sens.fibion.com/</a></p> <p>---</p> <p> </p>