#2143 - Tulsi Gabbard

In 'Tell Your Children', Alex Berenson presents a thorough examination of the myths surrounding marijuana legalization, highlighting the potential links between marijuana use, particularly among teenagers, and increased risks of mental illness and violence. He critiques the widespread belief that marijuana is harmless and argues that THC can cause psychotic episodes. The book draws on extensive research from various countries to support its claims.

In 'For Love of Country,' Tulsi Gabbard shares her story of why she left the Democratic Party, citing the growing influence of woke ideology, racism, and intolerance. She describes how the party she once supported has become unrecognizable, antagonistic to people of faith, hostile to law and order, and a threat to the freedoms enshrined in the Constitution. Gabbard, a soldier and former member of Congress, calls on Americans to protect their rights and preserve individual freedoms for future generations.

Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health, written by L. Ron Hubbard, presents a pseudoscientific system aimed at treating mental and physical health issues. The book posits that the human mind consists of two parts: the 'analytical mind' and the 'reactive mind'. The reactive mind, according to Hubbard, stores traumatic memories called 'engrams' which cause aberrations and various health problems. The book describes 'Dianetic auditing' as a method to eliminate these engrams, leading to a state called 'Clear', characterized by superior IQ, moral purity, and improved mental and physical health. Despite its claims, Dianetics has been widely criticized by scientists and medical professionals for lacking scientific evidence and being pseudoscientific.

The book explores how the ideas 'what doesn’t kill you makes you weaker,' 'always trust your feelings,' and 'life is a battle between good people and evil people' have become embedded in American culture. These 'Great Untruths' contradict basic psychological principles and ancient wisdom, leading to a culture of safetyism that interferes with young people’s social, emotional, and intellectual development. The authors investigate various social trends, including fearful parenting, the decline of unsupervised play, and the impact of social media, as well as changes on college campuses and the broader context of political polarization in America.