World Health Organization
United Nations agency concerned with international public health
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Chapter 1: Reviewing Pandemic Policies | LFHSPBC
PolicyEd
Initiated discussion with a misstatement of fatality risk from the virus.
#48–Matt Walker, Ph.D., on Sleep (Part 2 of 3): Heart disease, cancer, causes of sleep disruption...
Peter Attia MD
Recently classified any form of nighttime shift work as a probable carcinogen, based on strong causal evidence linking sleep and cancer.
Improving Male Sexual Health, Function & Fertility | Dr. Michael Eisenberg
Andrew Huberman
International organization that periodically reviews literature and defines cut-off points for normal versus subfertile semen parameters.
#137 - Paul Offit, M.D.: An expert perspective on COVID-19 vaccines
Peter Attia MD
An international organization involved in global health initiatives, including vaccine development.
181 - Viewing cancer through an evolutionary lens: a radically different approach to treatment
Peter Attia MD
Actively uses evolution-based mathematical models to plan how they deliver treatment for bacterial infections globally, aiming to prevent resistance.
Johann Hari: Everything You Think You Know About Meaning & Happiness Is Wrong | E82
The Diary Of A CEO
The leading medical body globally, which has stressed for years that psychological pain makes sense and stems from unmet needs, rather than solely biological malfunctions.
Getting Used to It: A Conversation with Cass R. Sunstein (Episode #359)
Sam Harris
An international organization that Cass R. Sunstein has advised.
Discerning what’s most important about both the COVID-19 zoonotic transmission and lab leak theories
Peter Attia MD
Partnered with experts for a report on COVID-19 origins in China, which concluded the lab leak hypothesis was unlikely, a report later deemed 'ridiculous' by a US government analysis.
169 - COVID-19 Lab Leak: Examining all sides of the debate & the barriers to a full investigation
Peter Attia MD
Mentioned as an organization whose head stated that all hypotheses regarding the pandemic's origin remained on the table, prompting further investigation. It later conducted an inquiry in China that was criticized as highly restricted.
#126–Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Sleep & immune function, chronotypes, hygiene tips, & his book
Peter Attia MD
Mentioned in the context of classifying nighttime shift work as a probable carcinogen. Clarified that the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of WHO and made the statement.
E5: WHO's incompetence, kicking off Cold War II, China's grand plan, 100X'ing American efficiency
All-In Podcast
Discussed as an academic and political body influenced by member states, which affects its scientific declarations, especially regarding COVID-19 and glyphosate.
John Abramson: Big Pharma | Lex Fridman Podcast #263
Lex Fridman
One of the international organizations that issued a cry for help for global vaccinations in May 2021.
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#161 - AMA #23 [sneak peek]: All Things Nicotine: benefits, risks, and mechanisms of action
Peter Attia MD
Mentioned for its classification of carcinogens, noting that nicotine is not listed, while red and processed meats are.
E3: Modern Cold War, politicizing the pandemic & more with David Sacks & David Friedberg
All-In Podcast
Joint mission report on COVID-19 that Friedberg referenced, published February 20th, which indicated a lower fatality rate than initially perceived.
David Zeevi on Personalized Nutrition Based on Your Gut Microbiome
Y Combinator
Cited as a source for statistics on global metabolic diseases.
The Secret To Loving Your Work with Bruce Daisley | E66
The Diary Of A CEO
Recognizes burnout as a phenomenon characterized by energy depletion and depersonalization.
A Few Thoughts About RFK Jr. (Episode #325)
Sam Harris
Recommended the rotavirus vaccine for all infants, a vaccine that has saved countless lives.
#106-Amesh Adalja, MD: COVID-19 vs. past pandemics, preparing for the future, & reasons for optimism
Peter Attia MD
An organization with a division devoted to mass gatherings due to their role in spreading infectious diseases.
In conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as having protocols for pandemic management that were not followed during COVID-19.
E1: US Response to COVID-19 & Impact on Startups, VC & Public Markets with David Friedberg
All-In Podcast
Organization whose advisements to shut down Chinese 'wet markets' following SARS were mentioned.
The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
Tim Ferriss
An organization whose stance on mask effectiveness was questioned.
Did SARS-CoV-2 Escape from a Lab?: A Conversation with Matt Ridley and Alina Chan (Episode #311)
Sam Harris
This organization investigated the origins of COVID-19 and was involved in discussions about the virus's spread.
Rob Reid: The Existential Threat of Engineered Viruses and Lab Leaks | Lex Fridman Podcast #193
Lex Fridman
International organization mentioned regarding their COVID-19 case fatality rate estimates and their group's limited access during investigations in China.
E68: Trudeau invokes emergency powers, Bitcoin vs. government, Tiger Global's new strategy and more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as stating that people with suppressed HIV viral load can engage in unprotected sex without transmitting the virus.