TRIGGERnometry Did COVID Come From a Lab? - Bret Weinstein
Jun 16, 2021
Bret Weinstein, an evolutionary biologist known for his controversial insights on the lab leak hypothesis, joins the conversation about the origins of COVID-19. He unpacks the complexities of viral research and the implications of censorship in science. The discussion emphasizes the necessity for transparency and critical examination of prevailing narratives. Weinstein advocates for open dialogue despite public pressures and underscores the importance of trusting scientific inquiry amidst political biases.
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Initial COVID Research
- Brett Weinstein's initial COVID-19 research began after a trip to the Amazon.
- He tweeted about bushmeat trade dangers, prompting questions about Wuhan's BSL-4 lab.
Wuhan Lab Anomaly
- The presence of a BSL-4 lab in Wuhan studying viruses raises questions about coincidence.
- Further investigation revealed an anomaly: the bats carrying similar viruses aren't found in Wuhan.
Virus Adaptation
- A virus being highly effective in humans while poorly adapted to bats needs explanation.
- The virus's proficiency suggests adaptation occurred somewhere, possibly a lab or an undiscovered intermediary species.