The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 222. Needle Points | Norman Doidge
Jan 31, 2022
Norman Doidge, a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst known for his work on neuroplasticity, dives deep into vaccine hesitancy in this conversation. He discusses the psychological and social factors influencing public perception and the ethical challenges faced by health officials. Doidge advocates for empathy over coercion in public health communication and critiques Big Pharma's impact on trust in vaccines. He contrasts herd immunity strategies in different countries, emphasizing transparency and respectful dialogue around health decisions.
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Behavioral Immune System
- Vaccine hesitancy is rooted in the behavioral immune system (BIS).
- The BIS triggers fear and avoidance of potential disease carriers, even with false alarms.
The Cutter Incident
- The Cutter incident, where a bad batch of polio vaccines paralyzed children, fuels hesitancy.
- This incident highlights the potential for vaccines to cause the very harm they intend to prevent.
Tuskegee Experiment & Informed Consent
- The Tuskegee experiment exemplifies past public health abuses, breeding distrust.
- This experiment, where syphilis treatment was withheld from African American men, fuels skepticism.