Analysis Summary:

The article's accuracy is mixed. The claim about meditation's popularity is generally supported, but the assertion regarding studies showing meditation is no better than exercise or relaxation for stress reduction is only partially supported and requires careful interpretation. The article exhibits moderate bias by focusing on Adam Grant's critical perspective on pushing meditation, potentially downplaying the positive aspects.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Meditation is exploding in popularity.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, stating "Meditation is exploding in popularity."
  • Verification Source #2: Does not directly address the popularity of meditation but implies it is prevalent enough to warrant discussion about its potential over-promotion.
  • Verification Source #5: Mentions meditation practice in the context of mental wellness, suggesting its relevance and potentially popularity.
• Claim:** Recent studies have concluded that the science behind it is spotty, with zero evidence that meditation was better than exercise or relaxation at reducing stress.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, stating "recent studies have concluded that the science behind it is spotty, with zero evidence that meditation was better than exercise or relaxation at reducing stress."
  • Verification Source #2: Does not directly address the scientific evidence but focuses on Adam Grant's opinion about the pressure to meditate.
  • Verification Source #3: Mentions that meditation allows metacognition, implying a potential benefit, which could be seen as a subtle contradiction to the claim that there is "zero evidence" of it being better than other activities.
• Claim:** Adam Grant has some fighting words for people who try to push meditation on the less meditative.
  • Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, stating "The psychologist and New York Times bestselling author says people who criticize others for not meditating should, like, chill."
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, as the video features Adam Grant discussing his views on meditation.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Agreement:** Verification Source #1 directly supports the claims about meditation's popularity and the spotty science behind it.
• Agreement:** Verification Source #2 supports the claim about Adam Grant's stance on pushing meditation.
• Subtle Contradiction:** Verification Source #3 mentions a potential benefit of meditation (metacognition), which could be interpreted as a subtle contradiction to the claim of "zero evidence" of it being better than other activities.
• Lack of Coverage:** Verification Source #4 does not directly address any of the claims in the article.
• Lack of Coverage:** Verification Source #5 does not directly address the scientific evidence against meditation.