The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

354. Lockdown Horror: Targeting Children, Churches, and Your Freedom | David Zweig

May 4, 2023

David Zweig, a journalist and author known for his work on COVID-19 policies and the Twitter Files, dives into the impact of lockdowns on children and communities. He uncovers troubling narratives surrounding government censorship and challenges in reporting critical pandemic issues. The discussion highlights the emotional toll on spiritual communities, particularly one renegade church facing harsh regulations. Zweig emphasizes the need for diverse perspectives in public health and warns against the dangers of misinformation and restricted dialogue.

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The Behavioral Immune System: Protecting Against Pathogens and Authoritarian Pandemic Responses

01:27

Challenges and Complexity of Public Compliance with COVID-19 Measures

01:24

Behind the scenes of the Twitter files with David Sacks

00:50

Psychological research on troll behavior and the traits identified by psychologists

01:15

Intro

2min

Uncovering COVID Narratives

26min

Immunity, Society, and Civil Liberties

25min

Censorship and Control: A Deep Dive into Social Media Mechanisms

4min

The Dark Side of Social Media Behavior

15min

Faith in Lockdown: The Struggles of Spiritual Communities

17min

Transformative Reflections on Political Identity and Community

6min

Closing Reflections and Future Conversations

2min

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and journalist David Zweig discuss his role in breaking the Twitter Files, government censorship in society, the extent to which lockdowns were effective, how they affected children in particular, and how one renegade church would not bow to overzealous regulation.

David Zweig is a writer and journalist, with multiple books published, such as “Invisibles” in 2014 and the upcoming “Abundance of Caution” that centers on the effects of the COVID-19 response on schools and children. He was also one of the journalists who helped break the Twitter Files, focusing on the suppression of information to the satisfaction of the U.S. government and the public health establishment.

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For David Zweig:

Substack: https://davidzweig.substack.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidzweig

Website: https://davidzweig.com/

Read David’s article that we discussed in the episode:

“When a Renegade Church and a Zealous County Health Department Collide”

https://davidzweig.substack.com/p/when-a-renegade-church-and-a-zealous

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