I wouldn't give him any advice. He's done fine for himself and he's doing what he wants. If he doesn't want a more of an online presence that just leaves the field open for someone else.

Edited to add: Also, while Taubes certainly has a very respectable science background, as the public face of Paleo (which he isn't anyway) or low carb or good sat fats, he's not going to win over people going against the likes of celebrity MDs like Dr. Oz with an MS.

If you want Taubes to increase his presence because you're looking for an articulate public spokesperson, I think you're better served finding an articulate, charismatic physician, preferably one with a Ph.D. too. Put someone with the credentials that matter to the lay public against the face of conventional wisdom and you might have a fighting chance.

Unless you're his agent, I wouldn't worry about it. I suspect he cares more about the integrity of his writing, and expects that to carry his reputation far into the future, than a media presence to increase his short-term sales.

I don't think he needs more of an online presence. The controversy alone, such as his appearance on Dr. Oz, will get him where he needs to be.

Seems irrelevant to Paleo or his authority on any subjects.

It's really sad, that someone has to play Lady Gaga to be noticed. His knowledge and books should be enough. Ideas should be enough of a PR.

I agree, he has done enough and his books should be read not learned about online. Let him be.

If your looking for an MD with an online presence maybe you should checkout Kurt G. Harris MD blog http://www.paleonu.com/

It's one of the most intelligent and well presented/informed sources of information re the Paleo movement.