Lex Fridman on the failure of leadership around COVID
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You can trust someone far more if they end their point genuinely with, "I might be wrong."
That’s a breath of fresh air. How much better could the world be if everyone would realize that small bit of humility. Hubris ends badly for anyone who can’t believe they’re fallible.
As much as you a reasonable person would internalise this level headedly I think in masses it would actually go quite badly. As we see when scientists say probabilities humans in mass seem to lean on the side of the lessor probability even without a competent understanding of probability. Simply because they want certainty. Leadership is very difficult and in my observation ambiguity as much as it might seem like a breathe of fresh air to the "reasonable person" in public masses it decreases the weight of the voice especially when effective policy implementation is urgently needed. You can't have overwhelmed ICU's and leave it to people to make a choice on a information they can't properly grasp in most cases.
@@9snaga “Leadership is difficult”. I’ve never asked anyone to cut me some slack because “hey, cut me some slack, I do something that’s really difficult. Now shut up.”
Everyone who has ever fallen for hubris has ended badly. Even scientists. Just ask those scientists who stated that the universe revolves around the Earth. Until it didn’t.
A big lesson for everyone is that if you honestly do not have the answer to a question is that it is actually ok to say, "I don't know".
There have been a number of times that experts have gotten egg on their faces throughout crises including this one, because their egos would not allow them to say the words, "I don't know", instead choosing to give an expedient answer to try to maintain their status as "experts".
The arrogant certainty with which Fauci has portrayed every answer to every question during this pandemic even when he contradicts his prior answers or pronouncements has been a gross disservice to both public health and public discourse.
So if Fauci said that you'd be totally fine with it right? Lmao sure
More people are dying from obesity and a lot of the numbers from covid are actually from obesity. If you want to make covid a priority you must solve that issue as well.
My side of this position would never point at the other if it wasn't for their self righteous dogmatic position and the condemnation of people who questioned the establishment narratives. We couldn't care less what other people want to inject into their bodies. We mind our own business as long as you are not impeding on my liberties
Bravo Lex. You challenged Vincent's thinking and his reply was "do it for the kids".
Please keep up the excellent work and do not sell yourself short. The human species needs people like you.
Fauci was always trying to cover up stuff while trying to lead us through a pandemic. Now that it is clear that he was always trying to cover his own butt, first and foremost, he should be removed. He is doing much more harm than good.
The guy is irrational, the fear of Covid is totally hysterically irrational.
Fauci is awesome but very valid critiques Lex.
Dr. Fuaci : " I am science. " When he said that, people stopped listening
Hubris
I only took what he said with a grain of salt but once he said that I was done
Did he actually say that?
@@andrewchristie2970 Oh sh*t! Now that reminds me of when george clooney's smug attacked South Park! 😂
Many people stopped listening, yes; Unfortunately, many politicians continue treating every syllable Fauci utters as if it is the word of God.
Fauci 1 - Don't wear masks!
Fauci 2 - lol. I just said that so people wouldn't buy up all the masks.
That might be true, but consider this:
When Fauci made that statement, we (meaning our collective body of knowledge) had not pinned down SARS CoV2's mode of transmission....it could have been via contact, droplet, airborne, or 2/3 or 3/3 of those in relative amounts....so at that time, for all we knew, masks could have INCREASED transmission of the virus (for example, if contact was the primary mode of transmission, since people tend to touch their face and then wipe their mucus membranes, up to hundreds of times per day)....in fact there are interviews with Fauci where he stated this very fact about masks, early on.
We now know that the primary mode of transmission is droplet, and only recently did we have mounting evidence that airborne transmission certainly occurs but not as commonly as droplet (to be fair, we had a hint that airborne transmission was occuring early on in the pandemic). But contact transmission seems to be less common than we initially thought...it took TIME and a whole lot of work from dedicated scientists to learn more about the way SARS CoV2 is transmitted. So when Fauci made that statement, he certainly thought that mask supply was an issue and should be saved for healthcare/frontline workers (too complex to explain here, but healthcare workers in essence get rid of their masks/gowns as they exit a contaminated room).
Fauci and others had little clue whether people just walking around everywhere with a mask on their face was overall protective for other people, or for themselves. It took the scientific process (including ingenious study at Mayo Clinic and other institutions) and TIME for us to discover that wearing masks in public could cut transmission of SARS CoV2.
Everyone criticizing Fauci for what he said EARLY ON about general public wearing masks is using the power of HINDSIGHT
Except the rate of infection, (or R0 value) strongly indicated droplet transmission as being the primary method of infection; Which was expressed early on by many infectious disease specialists.
@@martinezjw1 who cares? His job is to deliver science to the masses. If he doesn't know something to be absolutely true through the scientific process he should just say that. Consider how many people got covid because they believed what he said, when he said masks don't help, then admitted he lied under the guise of science to protect supply lines.. pretty hard to believe a guy after that.
@@martinezjw1 This is nonsense. Already in very early February, 2020, there were reports and papers from China about asymptomatic transmission and aerosol transmission. (I know this because I live in China and had been very closely following preprints and news reports on that matter.) For example, there was a paper published in a Chinese-language journal about a transmission occurring over 8 meters distance within a bus somewhere in China. Yet all the Western democracies at the time were saying transmissions is only via big droplets and only symptomatic. Even in March, some countries were still denying asymptomatic transmission, and when I say countries, I mean their chief scientists. And I think only in May or so, it became mainstream that aerosol transmission occurs. The only thing Fauci and all the other medical science leaders had to do, were to read the quickly emerging literature in China and other Asian countries where the pandemic started to emerge, and not just those published by Western universities.
Fauci is guilty of crimes against humanity + more. Will he be held responsible?
Thank you so much for putting WORDS to the failure around COIVD. LOVED your explanation of how we are so concerned with COVID Bc it’s in front of us now. But what about all the other causes of death? Some way more prevalent than Covid. !! I love love love this so much !
Intentional is not failure
It’s so simple, these criminals have been at it for decades!!! Just check the journalism of Mark at Housatonic live on YT. It’s just unreal
At the end of the clip, the doc says he and many others are concerned about the possible long term effects of Covid infection on children. That's legitimate and I get that. Why is a similar amount of concern not given to the possible long term effects of children given novel vaccines?
And often people don’t realize that consolidated media power can outweigh the power of ground level scientists and research doctors, because of the power of that tightly controlled funnel of information.
I find it odd that in Lex's analysis of what transpired and what led to his conclusion that Fauci failed, that he never mentioned the immense opposition to science he was facing as a leader. I mean, I don't come here to hear someone talk about politics but you have to lay out the facts. It was clear that it was very much his opinion but I find it very disappointing. The last two years have felt like practitioners of science, physics, facts, and common sense fighting against an overwhelming ignorance like that of the 1600s constantly yelling, "WITCH!" This effort to to ignore facts that happened to take place in the political arena ruins objectivity. Podcasters can begin to sound one sided. The buck does stop at Fauci, but the devil is in the details of how he and all of us in this country got here.
@@GunnerMcStabby I agree that Fauci's failure needs to be viewed in the context distrust of authority and the politicised science presented to the masses. Yet...The way Fauci spoke, mispoke, lied and manipulated...is yet another example of what brought us to this point.
@@grimmace1002 in the scientific process, facts as the are known need to be updated as new data is discovered. I'll leave it at that.
It's so refreshing to watch two people have a civil conversation that is just based on facts not ideology..
Check notes
Who was President ?
Good leaders unite people regardless of their individual ideals to a higher purpose.
Dictators divide people to exploit vulnerabilities
So true, but not just dictators; bad leaders do the same in any for of hierarchy.
Just like biden is doing now, a dictator dividing the country.
@@Cruzeoc101 He whispers when he is being extra dictatorial. That's one of his tells.
Yup, when you don’t have a good answer just say “It’s all about the kids.”
Lex tells him fauci speaking from authority when you have no idea is there worst thing for science… Guest having also no clue.. speaks from authority: I mean I don’t know I would say All kids should be vaccinated”
This is like a comedy skit
Right from the Nancy Pelosi playbook
Listen to what he actually said about the kids.
@@ohplezz yep, not only do they rarely get it, they rarely have any long term effects. However what’s more troubling is his comments about any death ect. By that logic now we are allowing the feds to mandate healthy eating. “We’ll look at how many deaths are associated with meat….” This stuff is not going to end well.
@@toddkorson8207 How can you claim "they rarely have any long term effects" when it hasn't been long enough to know that. And this is the problem people talking shit without knowing shit.
Crimes Against Humanity
Leadership is total trash this day and age .
Yes we are absolutely overreacting to covid
While the flu kills 60,000 americans on average each yr, this virus has killed over 600,000 americans in one yr. Does that not warrant some kind of reaction? How hard is it to put a mask on and social distance? Why not create a vaccine that helps to minimize the fallout from this virus? Would not doing anything be responsible? Have you even put any critical thinking into your thoughts on a virus that's ripping through the entire planets population?
@@gerri577 adding on with the other guy. Social distancing doesn't work, a majority of the masks don't work and are not worn correctly, the vaccine helps lessen the spread and damage.
We should reopen 100% and continue giving out free vaccines because they're the only thing that works.
I totally agree BUT I think it's impossible to tell the difference between an over-reaction and a successful response to a serious pandemic threat. One "could" argue that if we hadn't done what we've done, tens of millions more would have died. But I'm with you on this! It's especially alarming when my BS detector is going bezerk everyday. When they're not being up front and honest, they're hiding something ... and I don't believe the notion that they're doing it because the public can't handle the truth.
@@gerri577 Fauci says no masks, then says triple masks for everyone. Plenty of "real" doctors with educated opinions being censored off the internet. Gavin Newsome went to the French Quarters to have an extravagant meal with lobbyists when he's telling everyone to mask up. Obama has a BDay party with over 400 guests no masks (or mostly no masks). Cuomo says he has Covid and is self quarantined but is seen riding his bicycle in public without a mask. How does your "critical thinking" square any of that? Are these the behaviors of people who are truly serious about the danger that's looming due to the pandemic? Is it unreasonable that my BS detector is working overtime? Am I supposed to trust these people? And you're talking about critical thinking?!? But even more than that - how do you trust what you're being told?
@@miller-joel oh really? Please inform me. What's the difference then???
Lex really hits the nail on the head. Especially regarding Fauci.
"And what do you think he did not do right? "
Awesome question following a personal opinion based on feelings and generalities. Not a single specific fact was provided to support that very strong and potentially damaging "opinion".
I remember hearing countless times that we did not know much about this virus, and that by itself should have been enough to understand that the learning curve was going to have great impact.
Lessons learned...
State only facts and beware of your opinions which are always influenced by personal perceptions and the current state of conscience.
big pharma is not science Lex, for starters science isnt pathological
Actually both are arguing the other side is anti-science
He fell in love wit celebrity n out of love wit truth
Judging from his reported Past he never was Honest.
Remember when Fauci said we don't need to wear masks bc they don't work and now he's saying we need to wear multiple masks at once. lol
The moment he said you don't need to wear a mask for an unknown respiratory virus, I stopped taking him seriously
And you guys obviously don't understand WHY he said this. Meaning, your reading YOUR OWN idiotic idea into him saying this...at the time he clearly said this because of extreme shortage of masks AND ZERO NULL studies at the time indicating that masks work.
You guys need to get of right wing stooge populist propaganda outlets and actually read some science journals and maybe sites with an ideology contra to yours...
@@Raydensheraj I understand why he said it but it was still an incredibly stupid thing to say. He could have recommended other types of masks that people can make on their own, instead he openly lied and lost the trust of a lot of people. Forget the studies, its a common sense precaution to take against an unknown illness especially a respiratory one. And labeling someone as "right wing" because they criticized this guy is a true mark of a moron and a sheep that doesn't do any critical thinking.
And the sad part was him thinking that he didn't have to regain his credibility after that.
at the end of the day, it should be freedom over security
If we have to choose between Health or Freedom, in my opinion Health is more important than Freedom, because if you are severally (or deadly) ill, you cannot enjoy your life nor your freedom! BUT to be healthy you have to be able to choose the best option among the options you have available to protect/improve your health.
People who take vaccine are more afraid of the virus (because of lifetime Health issues or Dead). And people who dont get the vaccines are more afraid of the long or side affects of the new vaccines (or even dead). Actually, people of both sides are very much afraid to loose their Health and Life (not their freedom).
So: Everybody should be free to choose, if they want to take the vaccine or not. And we should be enough mature yo accept that other people choose the other way: that is called democracy of the 20th and 21th century.
And a democratic government have to guarantee this free choice.
I took the vaccine but I want that people who do not trust the vaccine make their own choice. Once more, like in nowadayas politics/elections, we have to choose between the "lesser bad option".
imagine if your immune system was anythony fauci
Likes, what a horrible thought😟😦🤥😬
Then you would never have to worry about becoming infected with the Truth!
It's only failure if you believe they're not accomplishing what they want to accomplish.
Failure is a cloak often used to hide those acts which are simply of benefit concentrated, and disfavor distributed.
These two intellectuals are missing a few important points. Why have government/CDC & other governments ignored guys like Michael Mina from Harvard? Fast testing sent to every household could have saved many lives & businesses. Skin in the game can be good and bad. Revolving door between private business and government breeds contempt. Leadership with no conflict of interest and concise communication skills has been desperately needed. Academics and celebrities should feel the weight of responsibility given the powerful voices they have. Different levels of intelligence/critical thinking skills will hear what they say. Incentives are a powerful thing to research before considering adopting someone’s unconventional view. You have some Governor telling you not to wear a mask or encourage vaccinations while he took 3 shots and antibodies/ tell him to F off! You have some doctor that looks like the architect in the Matrix telling you that vaccines 💉 are bad while he took 2 shots of Moderna / tell him to F off! 😜💉🇺🇸🙏
The bigger issue are his connections to that lab in Wuhan and his less than convincing performances in front of Congress.
Lex interviewing Lex. Interesting 🤔
Do you think he knows the answers to the questions he asks himself before he asks himself the questions?
@@wzpu3283 I am trying not to think about psychological stuff. In general most people have an answer to their question based on their conditioning. Lex at least seems aware of that fact and has ability to listen to other point of view. That’s what makes him interesting interviewer.
@@babnu lol
This was the best segment of this show. So glad he covered this. But saving the kids? They have a fractional chance of serious disease, yet a life ahead of them with potential harm from a vaccine. This virus will reach all of us eventually...and it does not stop infection.
I listened to the whole podcast waiting for clarification on whether the vaccines can stop or slow the spread of the virus, but I didn't get an answer.
He was very neutral and nothing is wrong with that...
They don’t even know if the vaccines are effective
@@SoTrue144 being neutral has its negatives, would've helped the community more with a straight forward conversation. Still insightful tho
@@miller-joel if you watch the whole podcast, vincent will explain why your statement is incorrect. Lex uploaded the full podcast with time stamps on it. You can start from the “vaccines” section. He also covered ivermectin and other stuff.
@@miller-joel Strongly suggest that you watch the whole thing. If you disagree at the end, that’s fine too (as Vincent himself said in the podcast). What’s important is ensuring rationality prevails, and the conversation / discussions can continue to take place. A bit of TLDW for you, if it would encourage you to watch the whole thing: (1) He calls bullshit on any pro-vaxxers who claim that there is definitely no long term consequences; (2) His wife works for Merck, and he wants additional studies for ivermectin. It’s a pretty balanced approach to the whole subject matter.
The fundamental question is: is science trustworthy?I think the answer to that is somewhat murky. By not owning some of that murkiness, trust is lost.
@@miller-joel I think that’s where the issue begins.
@@miller-joel Yeah and the next thing you have to realize is that media is consolidated, so the word of what is science is concentrated and gatekept. Only through researching independant scientists or those that can bring to the masses, reporting through the cracks and crevices of the sheet of mainstream media, can we have some conception of the consensus. As opposed to simply being told “This is the scientific consensus” on repeat from a few mainstream media owners tied up with power.
Often people don’t realize that consolidated media power can outweigh the power of ground level scientists and research doctors, because of the power of that tightly controlled funnel of information.
I would have liked to hear more from the guest than lex meandering
One of the biggest issues regarding Science, scientific research, and scientific education is,..Funding,. especially when "for profit" organisations are involved, Heathcare and Wellbeing should ideally be for the benefit of the individual and society,. ....not "for profit".
While agree on the “buck stops at the top” point. Windy opening society not only has the kids issue that was correctly brought up. But as we have seen in more open areas the health system begins to buckle. So then the health system stops functioning for the rest of society. I truly see a risk for everyone here. It’s like a speed limit. We could not have any but then there is a high probability of more fatal accidents. So the personal choice of one who chooses not to abide by a suggested compromise can risk others in society. It’s complicated for sure. And it’s tricky to navigate but long term. Having limits to the opening until we get transmissions down seems like the correct choice.
I would like to hear the actual anti-Fauci crowd themselves articulate the problem with him this way. Instead it's just a lot of ad hominems, political tribalism and anti-science rhetoric. It is very interesting to see each political side constantly trying to weaponize such nuanced points of view as in this video.
I wasn't really "anti-Fauci" until I heard/read that he continued gain of function research during the Trump admin after Obama admin prohibited; Im still not anti Fauci per se but I think thats irresponsible on his part. Outside of that, most anti Fauci clowns try to say he released COVID on purpose and some believe it was to get Trump out of office...which is incredibly laughable to me.
Think about the children!!:D
Public health is a mix of politics and science. Q: What do you get when you mix politics & science; A: politics. I feel like Vincent was interested in understanding Lex's perspective, and did not defend Fauci's position at least as much as he usually does. And Lex changed the subject many times before Vincent had a chance to respond. I don't think this clip is a good representative of Vincent's view on Fauci.
I must say this is very disappointing to see a lot of shortsightedness in your take on this all. The authenticity of fauci was a result of the current president when this all started. To not understand and see the layers that needed to be navigated and to think the intelligent questions you posed would have added another layer of elitism to the situation. The same way you don’t have all the answers regarding the future of AI yet feel all of the answers existed in regards to the virus is a failure to reach a parallel.
This really ruined my day.
Its almost as if Lex failed to watch any of the press conferences where you could just feel the pressure on not just Dr. Fauci, but EVERYONE who spoke, from the President of the United States who stood as if he were presiding over some kind of courtroom. If he judged you were speaking anything contrary to the lies that he himself broadcast on a daily basis from the oval office, you would be terminated. It was so clear while it was happening, Dr. Fauci knew that if he was fired, he would be replaced by someone who would quite possibly give unscientific and possibly harmful advice. This was so obvious, I have a hard time believing someone as thoughtful as Lex missed it.
@@dhudson0001 Wtf are you talking about. Fauci is involved in bypassing US ban on gain of function research to have the Wuhan lab funded by him (NIH) through sub-grants in order to continue this dangerous form of bioweapons research, and misled the entire public based on his own ass covering about the possibility of a lab leak which was obvious as fuck from the beginning.
That guy is a total dirt bag and liar, and quite possibly responsible for millions of deaths (most likely scenario) regardless of what you think about other powerful figures.
How about his authenticity in conspiring with other leading virologists who are involved in gain of function research to totally eliminate the lab leak hypothesis as valid, and in fact smear it as total disinformation and conspiracy garbage, despite it now being the most likely source of the virus, created by his funding to bypass domestic bans on that form of bioweapons research. How did Trump impact that aspect of his authenticity you NPC.
@@gunnar4554 why bother even replying here if we just NPCs? You’ve really have the conspiracy theory down pat and therefore there’s no sense in me interacting any further with you.
You’re welcome to believe whatever narrative you’d like. I hope you find peace.
People are supposed to listen to one of the people very possibly responsible for this because.....?
The reason he sounds like he's lying is because he is.
I remember back a long, long time ago science was a process. Science was something that we used to use to figure out how to make the human condition better. Now we have Science INC., it’s more like the Sicilian mafia now.
Wouldn't the increased average annual death rate answer if we are over reacting to Covid?
You don’t get it, do you? It’s not (only) about death. That’s Lex’s *main* point. 🙄
Well that doesn't account for people who have died because of the new restrictions. Suicides and drug overdoses for example are way up. Plus as Lex brings up in the video, is it worth crushing people's businesses and lives which will in turn have a ton of mental effects to lower the death rate?
Why don’t people talk about this nugget of info, we all know obesity is the number 1 factor in getting covid bad and now we know that lockdowns increased child obesity by 10% (and counting), if covid doesn’t go away and these kids just get older and fatter, that’s a new can of worms.
@@nabormendonca5742 If people are dying and you say "What about my money?" You may be a POS.
contradictory science...dictator unscience...contradictory unscience...dictator science...it goes on and on...
Profit is our leader with paid medical. It’s turned out to be a horrendous injury for this country. Walking wounded are everywhere.
Well it was really nice listening to you guys. Rest in oeace
Yeah I was just gonna say, I'm gonna miss lex
Meaning?
@@TheFaveteLinguis meaning they will probably get suspended from TH-cam for talking about the forbidden
@@eddy87su thanks
@@eddy87su Nah they wont, they revealed absolotely nothing to those that dont already understand. The right guy seems less smart than Lex too, and isnt he supposed to know something?
the buck stopped with TRUMP
You are wrong! If you are worry about your kid, why the whole country kid has to get in danger of get the experimental jab.
He needs to stop his obfuscation about GoF
Yes, you are very wrong about children, very wrong, mainly because as you’ve mentioned in your previous discussion, we don’t know what long term effects would they face 40-50 years from now. We should not forget that children are not at immediate risk vs adults. But that’s just me. I’m vaccinated, I would not vaccinate my child with Covid vaccine just because I don’t know long term data and she is not at immediate risk: she is healthy , she’s an athlete, and also she already was sick with Covid and we didn’t know when(antibodies test confirmed it). I would only vaccinate my child for personal protection
Lex, why don't you try laying out all that info and doing what you think Fauci failed to do? Try to get FoxNews, Joe Rogan, ect. to report that message accurately. Give it a try and see how it goes.
BTW: Remember who was Fauci's boss at the start of this -_-
This might be one of the only things that I agree on with the COVID vaccine skeptics (people who oppose only the COVID vaccines). In my mind I gave him a pass on the masks story, because you saw what happened with the toilet paper. Dr. Fauci should have resigned when he said that Wuhan lab wasn't doing gaining function research, which by his definition did. Whether is ok to do gaining function research or not, it's a different story, but in this case that's what they were doing.
Fauchi is doing exactly what he's been coerced into doing by those pulling his strings.
@@creedhayman5953 🍻 here! here!! How he still is considered an expert after that grossly arrogant mishandling the HIV outbreak and treatment, is beyond me.
His touting that he is "Science" and to question him is to question Science... ugh I wanted to barf. He is such a iconoclastic, narcissistic, sociopath. He has been "warning" us for over a decade a viral pandemic was coming, all while playing with gain of function. Does anyone else get a "guilty" take on his role in this..?
He makes a good point. If Fauci, who sounds like a Nigerian prince trying to get your bank account number and pin and every conversation, wasn't the point man on Covid I think this thing could have gone a lot differently.
Lex can we just put you in charge of the world and call it a day? Lol. Seriously though, your unique brand of intellect, compassion and humility are integral in building trust and would make you well suited to a variety of leadership roles.
"They do have less frequency of disease, but it's not zero" Vax mandate supporters cite this as the reason we all need to be vaccinated, but those challenging the mandates cite the same absolutism regarding the possible long term negative effects of the vaccine. It's a logical stalemate. Human response to the pandemic is another example why world peace can never be achieved. Force will always lead to conflict which in turn leads to more force and so on.
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Lex nailed it, we would have so much more faith in our leaders if they simply just said, I don’t know, instead of acting like they know everything
One is a tragedy, million is a statistic?
All the other suffering in the world answered by pointing out how must deal with that which is in front of us which helps in knowing what resources are available the further we move away.
Pharmaceutical companies made billions of dollars and with guaranteed cash flow for years. Where was the mistake?
Lex is such a great thinker.
This guy believes the opposite of solid data (NEJM for example): that children are in danger from the thing..."but I could be wrong." 😂
Your guest is a complete fool for thinking to have more kids jabbed! Dangerous and vile information!
Well at least he said he might be wrong. The data on COVID and kids is pretty damned clear. The kids are fine.
Lex Fridman should go to Congress hearing and try this monologue... Atleast then they'll understand why is going on
The hurdles put forth by political leadership and those that spread misinformation as well as the inconsistencies and shallowness of the mainstream media should probably be held more accountable than the leadership of public health communicators
You are trying to hard to defend you old position that was wrong...This is other leaders fault. Like Trump and the Republican minions 🙄. You should acknowledge that...
Anybody that listens to Dr Faucci, and can't smell the marsh gas, is simply a fool.
is it a failure or is blatant neglection because they are of the side of the MONEY and their particular interests?
Wow you really got it you really hit me that's exactly how people need to be talking to people about the vaccine that it is not a sure thing but the best thing you got in authenticity is the worst
Lol ...... where can you be critical... it’s hard to put into words, also China .... FFS
he said so general authenticity and the other thought was based on speculation it’s not as if any of what Lex said was anything to do with science
Censoring successful alternative treatments & doctors is a big red flag
The thing is most people trust the medical profession there is a difference between science and medicine . the trouble is scientists are calling the shots not the phersitions treating the patients
the most exaggerated ridiculous misuse of mass media thus far, the Paul Bros vs Covid
The idea that it’s even an option not to allow people to decide themselves.
The vaccine is not less than zero. That statement is foolish.
Love Lex but there is a ton of subjective twaddle in this clip.
Where does it all End?
Notice Lex doesn't talk about Fight Club.
Want to sell more vaccines?
Announce a shortage :)
Remember that time the leader of the nation said to inject bleach?
but I'm confused, I thought the data was showing that vaccination does not appreciably slow rates of transmission in the general population?
"It's the economy, stupid."
This clip sucks. We dont even see his guests response.
This video is definitely being shadow banned.
Best video yet. I like this side of Lex
How the hell is it he thinks kids don’t have access?
Science, the economy, real journalism. and everything will be politicized or corrupted. (PEOPLE)
AI and Blockchain is the only solution out of this mess.
IMO, Fauci bowed to those who praised him (MSM) and his 'new' public fame and esteem. An additional example, again, IMO, of his poor leadership was his, essentially, throwing Dr. Birx under the bus. Neither are professional publiscists and both fumbled in their new respective roles. Birx cowed to presidential pressure, Fauci bowed to fame and fortune.
Right on;, right on; thank you.
I think nature always is tugging at us, going come on. I'm trying to help you out here, take care of yourself and the people around you. Use your own brain and stop feeding your body and mind with things that do not serve you. Toxic food, environments, media, friends, etc.
He just asked a question for 7 minutes
Rough grappling
he was roughed up by the Big Pharma partners that have financial interest in promoting the vaccine. and the best way is to belittle other potential tools to fight covid
A near-parallel: some look up toward the sky and believe that whatever is up there will come and save them (deliver the answer) and damn the rest for non-believing. That same damned look up for salvation fully expecting the rest to be left behind
Its the complete mix of the narrative and the fact that principals held last yr are in opposition to the same principals I still hold. I'm consistent in my stance others change, but I'm imbalanced?
so sorry its about the kids?
same approach parents choose
if a child has comobidities than its up to the parent; we really dont care about kids when in the us partial birth abortion is just a political talking point
Great analysis, Lex.