The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 435. This Is One of the Biggest Medical Malpractice Scandals in History | Michael Shellenberger
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Mar 28, 2024 
Michael Shellenberger, an environmental activist and journalist, unveils alarming revelations from the WPATH files, exposing ethical concerns surrounding gender dysphoria treatments. He critiques medical practices, particularly irreversible surgeries and treatments lacking informed consent. The conversation explores the complexities of social movements, addressing the co-opting of LGBT rights and the risks of narcissism in medicine. Shellenberger emphasizes the need for accountability and a reevaluation of patient care priorities, merging insights on identity, societal norms, and the dangers of totalitarianism.
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WPATH Files Revelations
- Michael Shellenberger discusses the release of the WPATH files, revealing controversial practices.
- These include treating gender distress in children as young as ten with radical interventions like puberty blockers and surgeries.
WPATH's False Authority
- WPATH, lacking scientific basis, calls itself a professional association to gain credibility and avoid scrutiny.
- Medical associations wrongly rely on WPATH's guidelines, resulting in harmful interventions.
Gender Distress vs. Anxiety/Depression
- Gender distress is often conflated with general anxiety and depression, requiring careful diagnosis.
- Additional proof is needed to show that gender dysphoria is a distinct condition.
