CDC

How Should We Respond To Coronavirus: A Conversation with Nicholas Christakis (Episode #190)

Sam Harris

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, criticized for its failure to provide testing at scale and for not answering press questions about test numbers.

Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space and Making Hard Choices | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

Government agency Scott Kelly would consult for trusted information on pandemics.

E42: China's tech crackdown, CRISPR breakthrough, practical climate change solutions & more

All-In Podcast

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whose policy changes are often anticipated by the podcast.

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

All-In Podcast

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discussed in the context of public health information and decision-making regarding COVID-19.

E32: Behind the scenes of Elon hosting SNL, CDC failures, America's real-time UBI experiment & more

All-In Podcast

Criticized for its misleading guidance on COVID-19 transmission, particularly regarding outdoor spread and mask mandates.

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

All-In Podcast

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whose guidance on mask-wearing and public health measures during the pandemic is discussed and critiqued.

Ask Me Anything #18

Sam Harris

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mentioned by Sam Harris as an example of an institution whose officials might be cited in misleading arguments by conspiracy theorists.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - The Basics

Ali Abdaal

Mentioned as a source for reliable information on COVID-19.

Advil, Aspirin, and Tylenol -- What's the difference?

Sabine Hossenfelder

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cited for its recommendations on safely tapering off opioid use to manage withdrawal symptoms.

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

Sam Harris

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whose reputation has been impacted during the pandemic and whose data (like VAERS) is discussed.

Ask Me Anything #17

Sam Harris

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mentioned as a crucial public health institution that needs to be functioning effectively during a pandemic.

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

Lex Fridman

Mentioned as an example of traditional centralized expertise, compared to information sources on Twitter during the pandemic.

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

Sam Harris

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, criticized by Tufekci for its early messaging on mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chapter 2: Reviewing Pandemic Policies | LFHSPBC

PolicyEd

The speaker states the CDC has lost trust and has not been forthcoming with data, necessitating looking at international data.

Improving Intermediate Codes - Computerphile

Computerphile

Fireside Chat #4: Hidden talents, changing people's minds, and beer

Stronger By Science

Mentioned in the context of government advice and potential corporate influence (e.g., 'big sugar').

Digital Delusions: A Conversation with Renée DiResta (Episode #378)

Sam Harris

Mentioned as an institutional health authority whose content is often perceived as boring and not widely shared.

In conversation with Reid Hoffman & Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

All-In Podcast

Federal agency criticized by RFK Jr. for corruption and acting as a 'sock puppet' for the pharmaceutical industry. Also cited for autism rates.

The Future of Psychedelic Medicine 2: A Conversation with Jennifer Mitchell and Sarah Abedi (#377)

Sam Harris

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where the Adverse Childhood Experiences questionnaire can be found.

Christopher Capozzola: World War I, Ideology, Propaganda, and Politics | Lex Fridman Podcast #320

Lex Fridman

Mentioned as an institution that social media platforms like Twitter and YouTube blindly followed during COVID-19 without taking full responsibility for information dissemination.

Dr. Matt Walker: The Biology of Sleep & Your Unique Sleep Needs | Huberman Lab Guest Series

Andrew Huberman

One of the health organizations that recommends a minimum of 7 hours of sleep for the average adult.

Ep. 243: In The Weeds!

Cal Newport

Cited for a study recommending a daily intake of six cups of fruits and vegetables.

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.

Why Nobody is Having Sex Anymore (& why it matters) - Dr Debra Soh

Chris Williamson

The US national public health agency, cited as the source for statistics on women's birth control use in America.