eugyppius: a plague chronicle

eugyppius: a plague chronicle critically explores failures in global and German responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine efficacy and safety, political and media dynamics, public policy, and cultural shifts. It outlines the deep skepticism of government actions, pharmaceutical motives, and prevailing narratives about health and freedom.

COVID-19 Pandemic Vaccine Safety and Efficacy Government and Politics Media and Public Perception Public Policy and Civil Liberties Health and Science Skepticism Global and National Responses to Crises

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What is the real purpose of the German nuclear phase-out, and why is the policy shrouded in so much silence and mystery?

104 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Germany United Nations Conspiracy Theories
  1. Germany's Green Party has contradictory stances on nuclear power and disarmament.
  2. Germany stands out for its Net Zero goals and aversion to nuclear energy compared to other countries.
  3. There is secrecy and mystery surrounding Germany's phasing out of nuclear power, raising questions and conspiracy theories.

Fascism and the Revolutionary Right of the Weimar Republic

89 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
💾 History Fascism
  1. The author plans to write about fascism as a historical phenomenon and modern political construct, drawing from books read during a holiday in the Swiss Alps
  2. The author provides a disclaimer that they are not a fascist and aims to offer historical descriptions of fascism, distinguishing it from the postwar Western liberal perspective
  3. The post is behind a paywall, requiring subscription for access to the full content and archives

Against Magical Legal Thinking, or: Why the WHO Pandemic Agreement is an expression of the problem, and not the problem itself

88 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Global Health Pandemic response
  1. The WHO Pandemic Agreement is not the main problem, but an expression of a larger issue regarding international pandemic management.
  2. Proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations seem problematic due to vague and error-prone phrasing, expanding WHO's power in managing pandemics.
  3. Global health regulations and agreements may prioritize agendas over individual freedoms, like prioritizing free pharmaceutical products over intellectual property rights.

How German taxpayer-funded fact-checkers conducted covert surveillance of a private meeting for the purpose of smearing Alternative für Deutschland and justifying calls to ban the party

88 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Media Manipulation Investigative Journalism
  1. German taxpayer-funded fact-checkers conducted covert surveillance of a private meeting to smear Alternative für Deutschland
  2. Alternative für Deutschland is polling high in Germany, causing concern for other political parties
  3. There are suspicions of an orchestrated attack on Germany's second most popular party, the AfD

How bad are the Covid-inspired amendments to the International Health Regulations of the World Health Assembly?

74 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics United States European Union
  1. International Health Regulations were first adopted in 1969 and have been amended due to events like the SARS outbreak in 2005.
  2. Member states have proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic.
  3. Notable sources behind the proposed amendments include developing countries seeking aid, the US, EU, and Indonesia advocating for specific measures like vaccine passports.
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