The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 354. Lockdown Horror: Targeting Children, Churches, and Your Freedom | David Zweig
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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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School Closure Concerns
- David Zweig questioned school closures in May 2020, backed by research showing low child COVID risk.
- His article was rejected by most publications, except Wired, launching his COVID-focused work.
Virus Suppression vs. Human Flourishing
- Zweig connects vaccine policies for children with school closures, highlighting a narrow focus on virus suppression.
- He emphasizes the unacknowledged harms of mitigation efforts and their disproportionate impact on the working class.
Interventions vs. Defaults
- Zweig links the church case to school closures, noting similar dynamics at play.
- He argues that interventions, like school closures or church restrictions, should require strong evidence of net benefit, not be the default.