CDC
The speaker states the CDC has lost trust and has not been forthcoming with data, necessitating looking at international data.
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning CDC
The Man Who Accidentally Killed The Most People In History
Veritasium
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whose guidelines for acceptable lead levels in children's blood were significantly lowered due to research on lead's toxicity.
Jane McGonigal — How She Predicted COVID in 2010, Becoming the Expert of Your Own Future, and More
Tim Ferriss
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mentioned for its map indicating areas with high rates of tick-borne illness.
#99 – Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.: Continuing the conversation on COVID-19
Peter Attia MD
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discussed regarding its role in testing, guidelines, and communication during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Valter Longo, Ph.D. on Fasting-Mimicking Diet & Fasting for Longevity, Cancer & Multiple Sclerosis
FoundMyFitness
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whose data was referenced regarding cancer as a leading cause of death.
#97 – Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.: COVID-19: transmissibility, vaccines, risk reduction, and treatment
Peter Attia MD
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mentioned in the context of federal and state authorities needing time to coordinate responses to new pathogens.
Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines | Lex Fridman Podcast #216
Lex Fridman
U.S. public health agency that developed an early, flawed COVID-19 diagnostic test, and initially advised against mask wearing, contributing to public confusion and distrust.
A Conversation with Andrew Sullivan (Episode #223)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an institution that has experienced a 'hollowing out' and loss of trust, raising concerns about competent leadership.
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All-In Podcast
The Centers for Disease Control, whose guidance was often contradictory during the pandemic, leading to criticism regarding its reliability as a sole source of truth.
A Pandemic Of Incompetence: A Conversation with Nicholas Christakis (Episode #222)
Sam Harris
Guidance on reporting COVID-19 deaths does not require a positive test. The administration is accused of vitiating its scientific expertise.
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.
Rob Reid: The Existential Threat of Engineered Viruses and Lab Leaks | Lex Fridman Podcast #193
Lex Fridman
U.S. public health agency criticized for inconsistent messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding mask recommendations.
A Conversation with Graeme Wood (Episode #216)
Sam Harris
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, questioned for being politicized during the pandemic.
#14 – Robert Lustig, M.D., M.S.L.: fructose, processed food, NAFLD, and changing the food system
Peter Attia MD
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cited for estimates on NAFLD prevalence.
Science & Civilization: A Conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson (Episode #302)
Sam Harris
Mentioned in the context of public health messaging during COVID-19 and the need for better communication.
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All-In Podcast
US public health agency, whose stance on cloth masks changed, aligning with ideas previously deemed misinformation.
Michael Mina: Rapid Testing, Viruses, and the Engineering Mindset | Lex Fridman Podcast #146
Lex Fridman
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, criticized for its conservative stance on isolation and for not making the right distinction between medical and public health tools.
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All-In Podcast
Referenced in the context of school closures in Flint, Michigan, which went against CDC guidelines.
Dave Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly | The All-In Interview
All-In Podcast
Cited for statistics on overweight and obesity rates in Americans, indicating a major health epidemic.
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All-In Podcast
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mentioned in relation to an interview with its head about COVID-19 data.
Geometric Unity - A Theory of Everything (Eric Weinstein) | AI Podcast Clips
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as an example of an organization where recommendations might be based on political necessity rather than belief.
Sam Harris on Deleting His Twitter Account
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a public health institution that lost credibility during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand and the Philosophy of Objectivism | Lex Fridman Podcast #138
Lex Fridman
The US organization whose pre-existing plans for pandemics were disregarded, leading to a poor response, contrasting with its previously high reputation.
7 Levels of Coronavirus Attack on Our Society and How We Can Fight Back
Lex Fridman
Referenced in the context of public health messaging and advice, possibly related to staying home.
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Peter Attia MD
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whose data is used to assess accidental overdose death rates.