Confirmation of Cool: The 262nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
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Jan 29, 2025
The discussion tackles the Senate confirmation hearings highlighting the preference for anecdote over science. Bobby Kennedy Jr. boldly addresses diverse topics like chronic diseases, SSRIs, and conspiracy theories in his quest to 'Make America Healthy Again.' Tension builds around an executive order protecting children from irreversible medical interventions. The speakers navigate the complexities of public health policy, calling for transparency and informed consent, while humorously reflecting on distractions in daily life and the challenges of government bureaucracy.
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Anecdote vs. Science
Senator Hassan used an anecdote from her grandfather, a pediatrician, to defend vaccines.
She cited 500 annual measles deaths pre-vaccine, neglecting other health risks.
insights INSIGHT
Measles Deadliness Nuance
Bret Weinstein argues against yes/no questions about measles' deadliness.
He uses seatbelts as an analogy: sometimes deadly, but overall beneficial.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Fear-Mongering Tactic
Senator Whitehouse used a recent measles case in Rhode Island to criticize Kennedy.
He implied Kennedy's questioning of vaccines frightened people, ignoring broader health concerns.
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In this week’s episode, we discuss the Senate Confirmation Hearings of Bobby Kennedy Jr., in which the Democrats reveal a preference for anecdote over science, and work hard to maintain the status quo. As RFK seeks to Make America Healthy Again, he answers questions about infectious and chronic disease, SSRIs, Covid, farmers, autism, conspiracy theories, Medicaid and Medicare, and says with no equivocation: “I am not afraid of vested interests.” Also: Trump signs an Executive Order that will prevent the chemical and surgical mutilation of children; the new Press Secretary seems positively human; and the CIA admits the likelihood of a laboratory origin of Covid. Finally: check out Mike Nayna’s newest film, about Unity and Rescue the Republic.
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Mentioned in this episode:
RFK Jr Senate Confirmation Hearing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeeC7nGm6cI
Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/protecting-children-from-chemical-and-surgical-mutilation/
CIA acknowledges likelihood of lab leak: https://apnews.com/article/covid-cia-trump-china-pandemic-lab-leak-9ab7e84c626fed68ca13c8d2e453dde1
A coalition of the Wyrd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-lsW5AalCc
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