The Mimetic Power of Mask Mania

Episode originally aired on May 20, 2021.

What does it mean to "trust the science?" Why did the Cambridge dictionary redefine racism? Why do politicians always seem to come up with low-resolution solutions to problems that are created by them in the first place? Join David Gornoski as he reflects on these questions while taking on the CDC's mask mania. Also in this episode, David is joined by nutritional researcher Tucker Goodrich who calls in to talk about obesity and what prevents us from losing weight.

Plus, physicist Dr. Weiping Yu reviews string theory and the Mises Institute's Jeff Deist calls in to talk about Washington's messy attempt to regulate cryptocurrency; the psychosis and cult of mask-wearing; the overwhelming hospitalization of kids in places like California; and the weaponization and inflation of language.

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