Conversations with Dr. Cowan & Friends

In this November 4th webinar, Tom reflects on the day after the election, offering a perspective that looks beyond which side won. He opens with Jude Roberts’ song “Election Day” before exploring the differences between limited government and a society based on voluntary cooperation. Highlights from this session include: -Tom reads and comments on “The Fundamental Problem of the Minimal State,” an article he found on Mises.org. He examines the idea of a government whose sole purpose is...

In this October 28th webinar, Tom revisits a presentation he gave four to five years ago, reflecting on what he would now update, question, or explain differently. He shares a recent encounter with a listener who asked, “Is there anything different you would say now from 4 to 5 years ago?”—the same question he had already decided to explore. Highlights from this session include: Tom revisits historical contagion experiments, examining how researchers interpreted their results and quest...

In this October 21st webinar, Tom opens by thanking the community for helping Mark and Dr. Sam Bailey reach their fundraising goal of $250,000. He expresses his appreciation for everyone who contributed and hopes this will allow the Baileys to move forward. Highlights from this session include: -Tom revisits Harold Hillman’s critique of cell-biology techniques, including subcellular fractionation, electron microscopy, and binding studies. He discusses Hillman’s concerns about tissue preparati...

In this October 14th webinar, Tom is joined by Dr. Mark Bailey for an update on Dr. Sam Bailey’s legal case in New Zealand and the community effort to support her. They then return to Tom’s recent measles discussions, reviewing a commenter’s responses and the evidence presented in support of those claims. Update on Dr. Sam Bailey’s case: -Mark describes the proceedings surrounding Sam’s online publications, the financial and personal burden of the case, and her decision to continue publishin...

In this October 7th webinar, Tom is joined by Dawn Lester to discuss her new book, A Fresh Look at Childhood Illness. Together, they explore childhood illness, measles, vaccines, terrain theory, pleomorphism, chronic disease, and the importance of moving away from fear-based thinking. A link to Dawn Lester's book here. A link to her SubStack here. Highlights from this session include: -Tom opens by asking why we need “a fresh look at childhood illness” when mainstream sources claim vaccines...