

Thinking Critically About COVID: Conspiracies vs. Nuance and Facts (Jay Bhattacharya)
22 snips Jul 13, 2024
Guest Jay Bhattacharya and Michael Shermer discuss loss of trust in medical institutions, effectiveness of lockdowns and masks, COVID-19 Lab Leak vs. Zoonomic hypothesis, hydroxychloroquine & ivermectin, anti-vaxxers, RFK, Jr., myocarditis, mRNA vaccines, economic impact, and global responses to the pandemic.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Navigating Fame and Criticism in Science
02:37 • 22min
Accountability and Consequences for a Scientist
24:33 • 7min
Revisiting COVID-19 Leaks and Lockdowns
31:35 • 5min
Analyzing the Impact of COVID-19 on Vulnerable Populations and Lockdown Measures
36:21 • 15min
Controversies and Conspiracy Theories in COVID-19 Treatments
51:12 • 22min
Navigating Censorship on Social Media Platforms
01:13:01 • 5min
Exploring the Value of Open Conversations and Debates
01:17:55 • 2min
Challenges Faced by Scientists During the Pandemic
01:20:10 • 7min