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Why I Left Twitter: A Conversation with Cal Newport (Episode #304)

Sam Harris

Mentioned as a public health institution that lost credibility during the pandemic.

E6: Big Tech antitrust aftermath, potential effects of an M&A clampdown on Silicon Valley & more

All-In Podcast

World Health Organization; mentioned as initially advising against masks, then changing its stance, which complicated public health messaging during the pandemic.

Mark Zuckerberg: Meta, Facebook, Instagram, and the Metaverse | Lex Fridman Podcast #267

Lex Fridman

A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health, criticized in the conversation for perceived failures in defining what is or isn't harm during the COVID-19 pandemic.

#160 - Paul Offit, MD: Latest on COVID-19 vaccines and their safety, herd immunity, & viral variants

Peter Attia MD

Mentioned as a body that presents data on circulating flu strains for vaccine strain selection.

E2: Rebooting economy, understanding corporate debt, avoiding a depression & more with David Sacks

All-In Podcast

Organization criticized alongside the FDA and CDC for its handling of the pandemic, described as incompetent due to political incentives.

#102–Michael Osterholm, PhD: COVID-19—Challenges ahead & reasons for optimism and concern

Peter Attia MD

The World Health Organization, whose declaration of a pandemic is mentioned as being later than Osterholm's initial assessment.

Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines | Lex Fridman Podcast #216

Lex Fridman

International public health agency that, along with the CDC, initially advised against mask wearing, affecting public confidence when their guidance changed.

Bret Weinstein: Truth, Science, and Censorship in the Time of a Pandemic | Lex Fridman Podcast #194

Lex Fridman

Public health entity whose recommendations YouTube and other platforms allegedly utilized as scientific truth, leading to censorship of dissenting views.

Sam Harris on Deleting His Twitter Account

Sam Harris

Mentioned as a public health institution that lost credibility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

E38: Bestie brawl, Robinhood's $70M fine & S-1, Delta variant, next gen candidates & more

All-In Podcast

World Health Organization, discussed in the context of public health information and decision-making regarding COVID-19.

E37: NYC rejects far-left candidates, new developments in lab leak theory, App Store breakup & more

All-In Podcast

The World Health Organization, questioned for its perceived cooperation with the Chinese government and potential incompetence or institutional incentives regarding the COVID-19 investigation.

E36: New FTC Chair, breaking up big tech, government silent spying, Jon Stewart, wildfires & more

All-In Podcast

YouTube's moderation policies are criticized for adhering to WHO-approved information regarding COVID-19 discussions.

E31: Post-vaccination virtue signaling, pandemic lessons, immigration, Caitlyn Jenner for CA & more

All-In Podcast

The World Health Organization, whose International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) ruling on Roundup is discussed.

Ask Me Anything #17

Sam Harris

World Health Organization, mentioned as a vital institution for navigating global public health emergencies.

A Contagion of Bad Ideas: A Conversation with Eric Topol (Episode #256)

Sam Harris

Mentioned as an institution whose reputation has been affected negatively during the pandemic.

Manolis Kellis: Human Genome and Evolutionary Dynamics | Lex Fridman Podcast #113

Lex Fridman

Mentioned as an example of traditional centralized expertise, contrasted with distributed networks on platforms like Twitter during the pandemic.

E15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020

All-In Podcast

World Health Organization, criticized for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including initial advice on masks and transmission methods.

In the Groves of Misinformation: A Conversation with Zeynep Tufekci (Episode #233)

Sam Harris

World Health Organization, criticized by Tufekci for its early messaging on mask-wearing.

Tracy Britt Cool: On Working for Warren Buffett and Building Great Businesses

The Knowledge Project Podcast

A book by Geoff Smart that Tracy recommends as the single best simple book on hiring, outlining a structured process for talent selection.

Sleep Hygiene 101: The Best (and Worst) Habits for Better Sleep | Ashley Mason, Ph.D.

Peter Attia MD

E8: TikTok + Oracle, how privacy loss will impact society, economy & COVID outlooks for 2021

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as an organization that had an unclear response regarding masks.

Vaping, Alcohol Use & Other Risky Youth Behaviors | Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher

Andrew Huberman

The CDC data for e-cigarette usage, which Dr. Halpern-Felsher finds to be lower than what schools report.

Noah Kagan Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A condensed version of 'Topgrading', providing a framework for hiring, including questions to ask and how to filter candidates, used by the founder of Mint.com.