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Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

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Fear, Belief, and the New Authority

This chapter explores the metaphor of a basement to discuss decision-making complexities and how fear influences belief systems, particularly in the context of vaccinations during the COVID pandemic. It critically examines the shift from religious beliefs to a veneration of science, positioning scientists as contemporary authority figures and addressing societal reactions to vaccine hesitancy. The discussion further delves into the implications of government funding on scientific integrity and the potential emergence of new belief systems that echo religious devotion.

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