This is part 2 of my interview with Dr Howard, a neurologist and psychiatrist based in New York City. We discuss government responses to the pandemic, the grifters who spread misinformation for profit, and Dr Howard's upcoming book, 'We Want Them Infected.' https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/author/jonathanhoward
Dr Howard is a neurologist and psychiatrist based in New York City. We discuss government responses to the pandemic, the grifters who spread misinformation for profit, and Dr Howard's upcoming book, 'We Want Them Infected.' https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/author/jonathanhoward
Dr Moshe Rhodes is a professor of microbial genetics at the College of Charleston. He has been a vaccine advocate for the best part of 10 years. We discuss science communication, vaccine advocacy, and his book, 'Jenny's First Sleepover.' You can learn about Dr Rhodes' book—and order it—from this website: https://www.jennysfirstsleepover.com
Ivor has a PhD in metallurgy. He is a founder and co-host of the Lads On Tour podcast. We discuss his podcast, his recent book, the question of whether or not we should 'do our own research', and more! You can follow Ivor's work at the urls below. Podcast: https://anchor.fm/lads-on-tour/episodes/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrentLeeTV Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQYT9ZCG
Dr Seth Kalichman is a clinical community psychologist and professor of social psychology at the University of Connecticut, known for his research into HIV/AIDS treatment and HIV/AIDS denialism. He is also the author of 'Denying AIDS: Conspiracy Theories, Pseudoscience, and Human Tragedy'. We discuss HIV/AIDS denialism, and its overlap with the anti-vaxx movement. Dr Kalichman's book is available here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0387794751
Jon Guy is the author of Think Straight: An Owner's Manual for the Mind. We discuss critical thinking, philosophy, skepticism, the nature of conspiracy theories, and the relationship between the mind and the brain. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085709716619 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkepticJonGuy Think Straight: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Straight-Owners-Manual-Mind/dp/1633887979
Dr Jody Thomas is the founder of the Meg Foundation for Children's Pain. We discuss the Foundation's background & purpose, the necessity of paediatric pain management, its role in vaccine hesitancy & recommended strategies for dealing with phobias & nonverbal children. Main website: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/ SuperMeg comfort planner for kids: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/supermeg Pain Champions Guide for Parents: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/pain-champions Hack The Vax website and tool for adults: https://hackthevax.org/ Provider Kit: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/providers Twitter: @MegFoundation TikTok: @megfoundation Facebook: @megfoundationforpain Instagram: @megfoundationforpain
Debbie Moore-Black is a registered hospital nurse. We discuss ICU nursing, euthanasia, universal healthcare, and more! You can follow Debbie at the following urls: https://www.facebook.com/TheCriticalCareNurse https://donotresuscitate.ca/author/donotresuscitateblogger
Melanie Trecek-King is a science educator who specialises in critical thinking. We discuss the importance of critical thinking, Melanie's science education course (called Science for Life), the question of whether or not the word 'truth' should be used in the context of science, and more! Melanie runs a website called Thinking is Power, where she provides tools for teaching and learning about critical thinking: https://thinkingispower.com/
Dr Morris is Professor of Biostatistics and Director of the Biostatistics Division at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. We discuss the role of statistical science, public perceptions of 'changing science', the challenges of science communication and more! Dr Morris runs a blog where he breaks down the biostatistics of the COVID pandemic, and debunks misinformation around science and medicine: https://www.covid-datascience.com
Silvia is a Romanian lawyer & vaccine advocate. We discuss the COVID crisis in Romania, attitudes towards vaccination, the reasons why Romania's vaccine rollout is failing & what the government can do to get it back on track.
Dr Joe Schwarcz is Director of McGill University's Office for Science & Society. We discuss his new book, Science Goes Viral. You can listen to his podcast here: https://www.iheartradio.ca/cjad/shows/the-dr-joe-show-1.1761500
Nikhil Autar is a medical student who has lived with leukaemia since the age of 17. We discuss bone marrow transplants, Nikhil's experience as a cancer patient, the practical implications of immunosuppression, and more! https://www.facebook.com/nikhilautar https://nikhilautar.com
Dr Sears is a practising family doctor. We discuss vaccine hesitancy, some hypothetical patient/doctor scenarios, and more!
Gabriela is an Italian YouTuber with a degree in political science. We discuss her experience with vaccines, the responsibility of social media platforms to promote accurate information around public health issues, Italy's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more! Link to Gabriela's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MrsKawaiiWorld
Dr Wilson is a biologist and science communicator. We discuss his current work, the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-vaxx disinformation agents, and more! Link to Dr Wilson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DebunktheFunkwithDrWilson
Daniel is a science communicator. We discuss conspiracy theories, critical thinking, scientific consensus, and more! Link to Daniel's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SgtScholar
Vanessa is a Colombian YouTuber who runs a movie/TV reaction channel. We discuss vaccines, and the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in her country. Link to Vanessa's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6XbK0qlKheheQcIGsUDZhg
Stefy is a Serbian YouTuber who runs a Japanese anime reaction channel. She has family in Austria and Serbia. We discuss her knowledge of vaccines, the impact of COVID-19 in her country, differences between the Austrian and Serbian governments' response to the pandemic, and more! Link to Stefy's YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StefyCrybaby
Halley is a registered nurse who has swung from vaccine hesitant to pro-vaxx. We discuss her journey, some of the reasons why people change their mind on vaccines (for better or worse) and more!