Conspirituality 290: Trump Derangement Science
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Jan 8, 2026 Discover the intriguing manipulation of science by political figures, revealing how RFK Jr. attempts to legitimize dubious claims. Dive into a poetic exploration of biohacking by Bryan Johnson, with critiques on privilege and the interplay between science and artistry. The discussion extends to the controversial hepatitis B study funded by the CDC and its ethical implications. Meanwhile, Arizona's political landscape heats up with a proposed bill analyzing 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' stirring debates on the politicization of mental health and the historical context of such diagnoses.
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Biohacking As Secular Religion
- Brian Johnson dresses secular immortality longings in biomedical language to create spiritual feeling.
- The hosts link his biohacking obsessiveness to sublimated religious and erotic yearnings.
The Lovesick Biohacker Tweet
- Julian reads and critiques Brian Johnson's long, romantic tweet about reunion with his assistant Kate.
- The hosts interpret it as neuromarketing-style neurobiological romanticism and control.
Scientific Jargon As Poetic Material
- Language poets treat scientific diction as a new sacred vocabulary to express awe and immortality.
- The hosts compare that project to Johnson obsessing over biomarkers as poetic material.
