The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2610 The Five-Year Anniversary of the Madness (and Other Topics)
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Feb 22, 2025 Mark Changizi, a cognitive scientist known for his innovative insights into vision and human emotion, dives into the societal shifts of 2020. He reflects on the mass hysteria surrounding COVID-19 and the implications for civil liberties. Changizi also sheds light on the fascinating relationship between AI and free expression. Additionally, he shares why motorcycles aren't just about speed, but about sensory experiences and self-expression, revealing their allure as one of humanity's coolest inventions.
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Pre-Pandemic Concert
- In February 2020, Tom Woods was at a Dream Theater concert in London, capturing a photo of the pre-pandemic world.
- The following week, he witnessed the start of the COVID-19 hysteria in New York.
Initial Reactions and Lockdown Support
- Many initial lockdown supporters later changed their stance, revealing a concerning disregard for civil liberties during emergencies.
- Mark Changizi, in Turkey at the time, noticed early media attempts to downplay the virus's severity but observed rising public fear.
Bottom-Up Pressure and Destructive Outcomes
- Bottom-up pressure from citizens demanding action fueled the COVID-19 hysteria and lockdowns.
- People's desire for something to be done often leads to destructive outcomes, as seen with the pandemic response.