

Gavin de Becker | Fear, Freedom & Resisting Control - SF642
Sep 30, 2025
Gavin de Becker, a renowned criminologist and author of "Forbidden Facts," engages in a riveting discussion about the interplay of fear, freedom, and institutional control. He critiques how government and corporate influences manipulate public perception, particularly regarding vaccine safety and media narratives. Gavin sheds light on the deliberate orchestration of 'debunking' dissenting voices and the implications of shifting definitions that suppress critical thought. He advocates for local action and personal responsibility as essential tools against authoritarianism.
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Institutions Can Manufacture Scientific Legitimacy
- Gavin argues the Institute of Medicine functions as a private crisis-management body rather than an independent scientific authority.
- He shows the IOM repeatedly issued conclusions favorable to federal and corporate interests in cases like Agent Orange.
'Debunked' Claims May Rely On Controlled Processes
- The vaccine-autism question was 'debunked' via closed-door panels constrained from changing policy and told discussions were secret.
- Leaked transcripts show participants debated how to phrase conclusions rather than independently test causation.
Redefining Terms Changes Reality
- Language was deliberately shifted: 'vaccine' redefined to mean an immune response, not prevention of disease.
- Redefinition of terms lets authorities claim success despite failed outcomes.