What Doesn't Kill Us

What Doesn't Kill Us (2017) investigates the human body’s potential to overcome extreme environmental conditions through engaging with frigid temperatures and high altitudes. It presents a compelling argument for the health benefits of environmental conditioning and the ways it can help individuals reconnect with their evolutionary resilience. By outlining techniques that challenge the body’s comfort, it offers a glimpse into the potential for improved physical and mental fortitude.

• Fitness enthusiasts interested in alternative training methods
• Adventure sports athletes and trainers
• Advocates of the paleo lifestyle and diet

Scott Carney is an investigative journalist and anthropologist whose work blends narrative non-fiction with ethnography. He gained prominence with his best-selling book, What Doesn’t Kill Us, followed by The Wedge, which further explores the body’s capacity to adapt to various forms of stress. Carney’s writings often challenge preconceived notions about human limits and potential, earning him a reputation for immersive, participatory journalism.