Popular Rationalism

Popular Rationalism critically examines COVID-19 responses, vaccine safety, and public health policies, emphasizing scientific skepticism and the need for transparency. It features analysis on vaccine efficacy, alternative treatments, and challenges mainstream narratives on COVID management, advocating for evidence-based medicine and questioning official health guidance and protocols.

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ANNOUNCING: THE NEW MEDIA CHANNEL - THE NEXT PHASE IN ONLINE MEDIA

990 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
  1. Self-syndication empowers content providers to publish on multiple platforms, reducing the impact of censorship.
  2. The New Media Channel focuses on proactive reporting and analysis rather than reactive coverage.
  3. Co-promotion and collaboration play a key role in the strategy of Popular Rationalism and its associated projects.

The Lyintific Method by The Ethical Skeptic

990 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
  1. Article titled 'The Lyintific Method by The Ethical Skeptic'.
  2. Assessment described as brilliant by The Ethical Skeptic.
  3. February 1, 2024 publication date.

Paging Dr. Offit: Robert F. Kennedy is NOT Lying: Everyone Knows that Thimerosal Causes Neuroinflammation. Score: Kennedy +3, Offit, -3. Did Offit Even Read Burbacher?

2793 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
  1. Paul Offit claimed Robert F. Kennedy lied about thimerosal causing neuroinflammation.
  2. A study cited by Offit shows that mercury from thimerosal can cross the blood/brain barrier and linger long in the brain.
  3. Offit ignores scientific literature on thimerosal and neuroinflammation, while Kennedy seems well-informed and provides additional reading material.

Film Release: Shot Dead

1466 implied HN points • 13 Nov 23
  1. The film 'Shot Dead' focuses on families' stories of losing loved ones to vaccine effects.
  2. The movie aims to evoke emotion and prompt viewers to think and take action for children's well-being.
  3. The film highlights personal devastation caused by vaccine mandates, shared by courageous families.
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NEWSMAX: Aluminum Labeling in Vaccines Often Wrong

1287 implied HN points • 06 Dec 23
  1. Aluminum labeling in vaccines may not always be accurate.
  2. Vaccine manufacturers do not always report aluminum content correctly.
  3. Regulatory agencies may need to monitor aluminum content in vaccines more closely.

You are Not Ready for This: Did Protocolists Euthanize COVID-19 Patients with Ventilators and Sedatives "To Save Other Patients", >50% kill rate? Up to 70% of COVID-19 Deaths Due to Ventilators

4240 implied HN points • 23 Jan 23
  1. Doctors ventilated COVID-19 patients early to control the epidemic, not for the patients' benefit.
  2. Ventilators may have led to high death rates among COVID-19 patients in some cases.
  3. Hospitals received financial incentives to list patients as COVID-19 positive and put them on ventilators.

New Study: How Ivermectin Kills Prostate Cancer Cells

4022 implied HN points • 31 Jan 23
  1. Ivermectin binds to specific proteins in prostate cancer cells, leading to cell cycle arrest, DNA damage, and cell death.
  2. A study suggests ivermectin's effectiveness in treating prostate cancer by targeting FOXA1 and Ku70/Ku80 proteins.
  3. Research indicates that ivermectin could be a potential new therapeutic approach for prostate cancer treatment.

ACTION ITEM - SHARE NEWS OF THE CALL FOR A GLOBAL BAN ON GAIN-OF-FUNCTION RESEARCH ON RESPIRATORY PATHOGENS

1010 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
  1. Scientists are calling for a global ban on gain-of-function research on respiratory pathogens due to concerns of accidental virus release.
  2. US Senator and colleagues demand a government-wide ban on viral gain-of-function research due to lack of oversight and potential risks.
  3. A global ban on gain-of-function research is necessary with strict consequences for those involved in funding or conducting such research.

Missed Bacterial Pneumonia Cases Left Untreated Were the Majority of COVID-19 Hospital Deaths. In April 2020, I Warned About that the False Positive-Prone Non-Quantitative RT-PCR Was Deadly

2773 implied HN points • 17 May 23
  1. Missed bacterial pneumonia cases left untreated were a major reason for COVID-19 hospital deaths
  2. False positive-prone non-quantitative RT-PCR tests contributed to misdiagnosis and lack of treatment
  3. Hospital protocols focusing solely on COVID-19 may have led to fatal failures in treating other respiratory issues

The New Left: How Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Has Revealed How the DNC Became a Far-Right Corporatist Agency

1446 implied HN points • 22 Oct 23
  1. The Democratic National Committee has shifted towards far-right corporatism beginning in the Bill Clinton era.
  2. Between 2016-2020, the DNC removed exemptions to vaccine mandates in 18 states, aligning more with corporate interests.
  3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent candidacy aims to break from the two-party system and focus on peace, diplomacy, and American well-being.

COVID Shots and Heart Injuries: Nutrient Strategies - IPAK-EDU Webinar

970 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
  1. Join the IPAK-EDU Director's Science Webinar on Monday 1/8 at 7 PM Eastern.
  2. Dr. Colleen Huber will discuss nutrient strategies to address cardiac injuries following COVID-19 shots.
  3. She has researched nutritional approaches and early treatments for COVID-19.

Peer-Reviewed Study Confirms Fatal Flaw in PCR Testing: 42% False Discovery Rate for SARS-CoV-2 nonQ-RT-PCR Test. This means COVID-19 Vaccine Outcomes Rate Data are Unreliable and Invalid

4220 implied HN points • 31 Oct 22
  1. Study reveals 42% false discovery rate in nonQ-RT-PCR testing for SARS-CoV-2, impacting reliability of COVID-19 data
  2. High false positive rate means inflated number of COVID-19 cases reported
  3. Use of nonQ-RT-PCR in COVID-19 vaccine studies casts doubt on vaccine efficacy data

"They Censor Out of Fear" - Text of My Speech, Lansing, Michigan, 7/20/2023

1842 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
  1. Censorship often stems from fear of losing power and control.
  2. Throughout history, individuals have fought against censorship to protect freedom of expression and access to knowledge.
  3. Open dialogue and the free exchange of ideas are essential for progress and a thriving, democratic society.

CDC Must Not Survive COVID-19

2892 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
  1. The CDC has received significantly more funding than other research institutions
  2. There are concerns about the trustworthiness of the CDC in public health matters
  3. Calls have been made to invest in independent research and challenge the current public health system

What Neil de Grasse Tyson Does Not Understand About Science

2536 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
  1. Neil de Grasse Tyson committed logical fallacies on Del Bigtree's show.
  2. Consensus in science can be manipulated and is not always reliable.
  3. Appeal to authority and consensus do not guarantee scientific accuracy.

Facts You Might Want to Have Known Before You Accepted the COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine: Part 1

2238 implied HN points • 16 May 23
  1. CDC and FDA did not fully disclose the risks associated with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, including the potential for new onset autoimmunity and genome modification.
  2. Studies have shown the mRNA from COVID-19 vaccines can integrate into human cells and potentially lead to increased risk of cancer and other health issues.
  3. Pathogenic priming, autoimmune depression, and CD8 T-cell dominant hepatitis are reported side effects of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, but the FDA and CDC have not issued public warnings about these risks.

WHO Is Dead Wrong on Salt Intake: Report Gives Us a Peek at What "Enforcement" of a WHO "Treaty" On Public Health Would Look Like

2754 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
  1. WHO has an unscientific stance on salt intake, which raises concerns about their credibility on health advice.
  2. The WHO's push for reduced salt intake is not supported by science, as low salt levels can lead to health risks like coma and death.
  3. Considering the WHO's confusion between sodium and salt, it's important to critically evaluate and not blindly follow their health recommendations.

Important Reads: Will HPV Vaccination Prevent Cervical Cancer?

1505 implied HN points • 21 Aug 23
  1. Reports on reductions in cervical cancer did not measure actual cervical cancer.
  2. Reductions seen were in vaccine-targeted HPV types, not all HPVs.
  3. Data suggest type replacement and increased pre-cancerous conditions in younger groups.

Vaccine makers do not use placebos to test the safety of their vaccines for kids

1822 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
  1. Vaccine makers do not use placebos in testing kids' vaccines, which limits understanding of risks
  2. Commonly inert substances like sugar pills or saline are not used as placebos in vaccine safety studies
  3. Some vaccine trials use substances with therapeutic impact as supposed placebos, impacting study outcomes