TRIGGERnometry "I Knew Something Was Badly Wrong When They Censored The Scientists" - David Davis MP
Mar 13, 2023
David Davis, a long-serving Conservative MP with a rich background in government and the SAS, dives into urgent topics like the erosion of civil liberties and the implications of censorship on scientific discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic. He passionately argues for accountability in political decisions and critiques public finance management, while reflecting on the importance of personal identity in a controlled state. Davis also highlights the crucial role of STEM in shaping the future and the need for reforms in education to foster scientific literacy.
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SAS Service
- David Davis skipped the SAS section of his life story initially.
- He joined the reserve SAS at 18 to fund his university education, facing an 8% pass rate and dangerous training.
Parachute Accident
- During parachute training, Davis's parachute tangled with another trainee's, resulting in a near-fatal fall.
- He saw Soviet tanks invading Prague on TV after the incident, fearing imminent war.
Political Shift
- Davis's conservative views developed at university despite growing up in a Marxist household.
- Exposure to the Soviet threat, university experiences in 1968, and valuing individual freedoms shaped his political stance.