In each of these threads, comments citing Campbell's work have been modded down mercilessly (and anonymously), and there have been very few comments articulating reasoned opposing views.

I would guess that it's because this issue is very emotional for people -- it's very hard to believe in something that is broadly rejected by most consumers and the food industry itself.

As a hacker I'm interested in figuring out what is the optimial diet for maximum vitality and longevity. Both because I am working on an entrepreneurial project along these lines, and also because I find that what I eat impacts my mental state and my ability to write lots of good quality code, etc.

Thoughts?

p.s. I'd be happy to discuss issues related to nutrition with any skeptics :)