Strange News: Julian Assange is "Free," the Pentagon went Anti-Vaxx, Social Media as Cigarettes, Telehealth Busted Peddling ADHD Medication
Jul 1, 2024
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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange 'freed' in Australia. Pentagon's anti-vaxx scheme. Surgeon General wants social media warnings. Telehealth scam peddling meds. Complex geopolitics. Gen Alpha memes. Warning labels like cigarettes. Telemedicine exploitation for ADHD meds.
Julian Assange's release sparks speculation on undisclosed deal with the US government.
Pentagon's anti-vaxx campaign aimed to undermine China's COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Recommendation for social media warning labels highlights concerns over 'brain rot' and youth mental health.
Deep dives
Julian Assange's Release and Deal
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, was released recently after reaching a deal following his arrest. Assange, known for releasing confidential information, faced charges relating to endangering US service members and influencing elections. Despite controversy, Assange's release and return to Australia raised questions about the nature of his deal with the US government.
US Military's Anti-Vaccination Disinformation Campaign
The US military operated a covert anti-vaccination disinformation campaign targeting China's COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the Philippines. The program aimed to discredit China's influence in the region and involved sophisticated propaganda tactics. This revelation highlights the complexities of international information warfare and its potential consequences.
Brain Rot and Surgeon General's Concern over Social Media Impact on Youth
The Surgeon General expressed concern over 'brain rot,' a term describing excessive exposure to online content affecting youth's real-life interactions. Social media is seen as a psychological disorder for many children, impacting their behavior and mental health. Recommendations for warning labels on social media aim to raise awareness about potential dangers of excessive online engagement.
Telehealth CEO Charged for Alleged Scheme Providing Easy Access to Adderall
Telehealth CEO and clinical president were arrested for an alleged $100 million scheme to provide easy access to Adderall and other stimulants. The company, Dunn Global, facilitated internet distribution, submitted false claims, and obstructed justice. The founders were accused of limiting information to prescribers, pressuring to prescribe stimulants, and restricting appointments to 30 minutes or less.
Uncovering Corruption and Abuse in Telehealth Prescription Practices
Amid ADHD prescription shortages in 2022, corporate greed exploited telehealth rules to profit from addictive medications. Decision-makers at companies like Cerebral and Dunn Global manipulated telehealth appointments to increase Adderall prescriptions, disregarding medical necessity. The arrests of Dunn Global's founder and clinical president shed light on the systemic abuse of prescription practices and the coercion for profit over patient care.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange secures "freedom" in Australia. The Pentagon planned a massive anti-vaccination scheme to discredit China. The US Surgeon General wants warning labels on social media. Private health companies get busted peddling medicine -- and some folks are going to jail. All this and more in this week's Strange News segment.
