World Health Organization

I looked at the recent bird flu data, and now I'm really scared.

Sabine Hossenfelder

An international public health agency that monitors and reports on avian influenza infections in humans.

Psychedelics & Mortality: A Conversation with Roland Griffiths (Episode #306)

Sam Harris

Intergovernmental organization for which Roland Griffiths has been a consultant.

Is being trans a social fad among teenagers?

Sabine Hossenfelder

An organization providing data that adolescent girls are twice as likely as boys to suffer from mental health problems like depression and anxiety.

Existential Risk: A Conversation with Toby Ord (Episode #208)

Sam Harris

An organization Toby Ord has advised, related to global health and poverty.

E61: 2022 Predictions! Business, politics, science, tech, crypto, & more

All-In Podcast

Not explicitly named, but their role in global health policy is peripherally relevant to discussions on COVID-19.

Eric Weinstein: Geometric Unity and the Call for New Ideas & Institutions | Lex Fridman Podcast #88

Lex Fridman

Criticized for poor communication and lack of honesty during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding mask recommendations.

Early Thoughts On a Pandemic: A Conversation with Amesh Adalja (Episode #191)

Sam Harris

A recommended source for reliable information on the coronavirus outbreak.

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

Sam Harris

The WHO is mentioned for reporting the initial mysterious pneumonia in China on December 31st and for declaring a global health emergency on January 30th.

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

Tim Ferriss

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

Special Episode: Recipes for Future Plagues

Sam Harris

Mentioned in the context of nations arguing about pandemic preparedness, suggesting current plans are less effective than proactive ring vaccination strategies.

Tim Ferriss — My Healing Journey After Childhood Abuse

Tim Ferriss

Lists Ketamine as one of its most essential medicines.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - The Basics

Ali Abdaal

Estimates that 15% of COVID-19 cases can lead to severe breathing difficulties. Also stated there is a global shortage of face masks.

In conversation with President Trump

All-In Podcast

Trump criticizes WHO for its handling of COVID-19 and its financial reliance on China compared to the US, detailing his decision to withdraw and subsequent return.

209 ‒ Medical mistakes, patient safety, and the RaDonda Vaught case | The Peter Attia Drive Podcast

Peter Attia MD

An international organization where Marty Makary served in a leadership role and later presented on the surgical checklist.

Special Episode: Engineering the Apocalypse by Rob Reid and Sam Harris

Sam Harris

Estimated COVID-19's case fatality rate between 0.5% and 1%, and tallied instances of H5N1 over a decade.

Food, Climate, and Pandemic Risk: A Conversation with Bruce Friedrich and Liz Specht (Episode #244)

Sam Harris

Mentioned in the context of antibiotic resistance, with its former president stating it could lead to the end of modern medicine.

E16: Reflecting on the riots at the US Capitol, plus: Georgia runoffs, vaccine distribution & more

All-In Podcast

Mentioned in the context of early COVID-19 fatality rate estimates.

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All-In Podcast

An international organization criticized for initially advising against mask-wearing, demonstrating that 'experts' can also make mistakes and contribute to confusion.

The Cancelled Professor: Men Are Hardwired To Cheat! - Dr Gad Saad

The Diary Of A CEO

Long COVID: All you need to know

Sabine Hossenfelder

Defined long COVID as the continuation or development of new symptoms three months after the initial COVID infection, lasting for at least two months with no other explanation.

2024 New Year’s Resolutions, AI Upheavel, & Much More! | The Random Show (4K)

Tim Ferriss

An international organization that lists ketamine among its top 100 most essential medicines due to its well-tolerated and safe profile.

Marijuana: All Facts And Numbers

Sabine Hossenfelder

Mentioned for providing statistics on alcohol use problems in the United States, UK, and Russia, used as a comparison point for cannabis addiction rates.

John Vervaeke: Meaning Crisis, Atheism, Religion & the Search for Wisdom | Lex Fridman Podcast #317

Lex Fridman

An international health organization that acknowledges video game addiction as a real phenomenon, where flow states in games can be detrimental to real-world flow.

All these things could be making you fat, scientists say

Sabine Hossenfelder

Defined obesity as an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health and stated that obesity has grown to epidemic proportions.