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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The Next Battle Will Be Over Measles Vaccine Failure. Here is Our Preemptive Strike of Facts, Rationality, and Kindness.

1347 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
  1. Measles vaccine failure can lead to more cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in previously immune populations.
  2. The public should be armed with facts and citations to educate legislators on measles vaccine failure.
  3. Vaccines may have stripped the human population of natural immunity against measles, leading to increased risk of outbreaks and complications.

SEE YOU FEB 2-3?? YOUR JOURNEY TO WELLNESS STARTS HERE!

297 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
  1. Join the Autism Health Summit on Feb 2-3, 2024 for an immersive experience.
  2. Connect with experts and pioneers in health and freedom movement at the JW Marriott San Antonio.
  3. Get access to resources, recent scientific research, and treatment options at the conference.
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The Path Back to Objective Science

257 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
  1. Cheating reality for profit leads to problems.
  2. The path to better science is straightforward.
  3. Interviews about staying the course in science.

Autism Health Summit 2024 WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE!

257 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
  1. Autism Health Summit 2024 will be available online on February 2-3, 2024
  2. Sign up for IPAK courses before February 15 for a 25% discount, with 25% going to Autism Health Summit
  3. Use the code AUTISMHEALTH on IPAK-EDU.ORG for 25% off on registration fee, with 25% going to Autism Health

Brad Miller Interviews Geert Vanden Bossche: The Immune Biology of Natural and Immune Escape in Pandemics and Epidemics

614 implied HN points • 12 Aug 23
  1. Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche emphasizes the importance of a holistic, multidisciplinary approach in dealing with societal health challenges.
  2. He shares his insights on the complexities of mass vaccination to Covid-19 and the need for expertise from individuals with diverse backgrounds.
  3. Dr. Vanden Bossche's upcoming course focuses on the immune biology of natural and immune escape in pandemics and epidemics, starting on Sept 27, 2023.

Please UpVote My Tweet Reply to Kamala

1188 implied HN points • 24 Jan 23
  1. The post is asking for upvotes on a tweet reply to Kamala.
  2. The post includes an image and a link to James Lyons-Weiler on Substack.
  3. It highlights a tweet by @lifebiomedguru about Vaccine Risk Aware women.

Stanford University Research: New Autoimmune Regulator Found in Humans: KIR+ T-Cells

1149 implied HN points • 05 Feb 23
  1. KIR+ T-cells in humans help regulate autoimmune diseases like celiac disease by killing rogue T cells.
  2. Research at Stanford University found that KIR+ T cells play a role in immune tolerance and controlling autoimmune responses.
  3. KIR+ T cells may have implications in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms by regulating immune responses.

Understanding the 14th Amendment: Its Impact on American Democracy Today

237 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
  1. The 14th Amendment is crucial for shaping American democracy today by redefining civil rights and liberties, extending the Bill of Rights to states, and safeguarding individual rights through the Due Process Clause.
  2. Understanding the historical context of the 14th Amendment, rooted in the aftermath of the Civil War and the Reconstruction period, is essential for grasping its ongoing impact on legal interpretations and societal norms.
  3. Recent political events have highlighted the contemporary relevance of the 14th Amendment, particularly in debates over political accountability, federal-state power balance, and the protection of democratic principles.

Predicting the Coming Hits: Proxy Dialectical Wars

2021 implied HN points • 09 Jun 22
  1. There is a warning about a potential smear campaign against voices advocating for reality-based science and similar ideals.
  2. The concept of Proxy Dialectical Wars is introduced, involving attacks to silence dissidents through distractions and denial of defense.
  3. It is emphasized that those speaking out about pharmaceutical risks are concerned about global health regardless of differences, and support for their defense may be needed.

The Next Pandemic Will Come from Vietnam, Laos, or Myanmar: A Tale of Spies and Viruses

1565 implied HN points • 02 Oct 22
  1. The next pandemic might originate from Vietnam, Laos, or Myanmar due to EcoHealth Alliance's research.
  2. EcoHealth Alliance has received multiple grants from NIH, leading to suspicions of collaboration and unethical behavior.
  3. A whistleblower revealed potential double-agent activities by a key figure at EcoHealth Alliance, raising concerns about the origins of COVID-19.

Haleigh Golden IPAK-EDU Scholarship

336 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
  1. Doug and Rishanne Golden established a scholarship in honor of their daughter, Haleigh, who passed away due to a vaccine injury.
  2. The scholarship aims to educate others on vaccine risks and support education, which was a passion of Haleigh.
  3. To learn more about the scholarship and Haleigh's story, visit the provided links.

Public Health is Destroying Big Health System Medicine

1743 implied HN points • 14 Aug 22
  1. Hospitals are seeing longer hospital stays for patients, leading to financial challenges
  2. Some hospital systems are experiencing significant losses despite revenue growth
  3. National labor shortage and increased expenses impacting health system finances

Fund The IPAK Autism WorldWide Database

416 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
  1. IPAK Autism WorldWide Database is collecting data on autism and dementia rates worldwide from peer-reviewed literature.
  2. They aim to publish this data online as an open-access resource for researchers.
  3. Contributions to the database will help drive objective science forward.

The Importance of Understanding Evolution

574 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
  1. Understanding evolution provides insights into the diversity of life and informs various fields like medicine and conservation.
  2. Evolutionary biology has a rich history with key figures like Charles Darwin and concepts like The New Synthesis and EvoDevo.
  3. Studying evolution helps us understand life's complexities and equips us with knowledge for different scientific fields and processes.

Hallmarks of Fascism: A World Without Dissent

1525 implied HN points • 07 Oct 22
  1. Monopoly on information and corporate/government mergers are hallmarks of fascism.
  2. Fear is used as a powerful tool to control dissenting voices.
  3. Dissent is crucial in a democracy for maintaining a balance of power and preventing totalitarian control.

Enjoy The Speed of Science

1426 implied HN points • 03 Nov 22
  1. Enjoy the Speed of Science
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  3. Consider becoming a free or paid subscriber to support the work

12 Monkeypox Facts: What You Need to Know

2040 implied HN points • 24 May 22
  1. FDA approved Tecovirimat as an antiviral for Monkeypox in 2018
  2. CDC advises not to be concerned about Monkeypox
  3. WHO and CDC have stated Monkeypox can be contained

From The Defender: FDA Slow-Walked Studies on COVID Vaccine Safety Signals in Elderly

1446 implied HN points • 27 Oct 22
  1. FDA took more than a year to investigate serious adverse events in elderly people who received Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine.
  2. It's important for regulatory agencies to promptly address safety signals related to vaccines.
  3. Transparency in reporting vaccine data is crucial for public trust and informed decision-making.

The Most Important Article in Months

1624 implied HN points • 07 Sep 22
  1. The article discusses the importance of Dr. Nass's report on COVID-19 boosters.
  2. James Lyons-Weiler emphasizes the need for everyone to read and share the article widely.
  3. The article highlights the emergency authorizations for new Pfizer and Moderna booster vaccines by the FDA.

Utah: Safe and Effective? Documentary

990 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
  1. Film explores COVID-19 crisis and vaccine through interviews with healthcare professionals
  2. Aims to diagnose and cure healthcare system issues related to profit motive and government involvement
  3. Encourages viewers to watch the documentary for more insights

My Last Tweet has Sweet Irony

1743 implied HN points • 06 Aug 22
  1. The author highlights the hypocrisy of Twitter's community standards.
  2. Encourages followers to support Popular Rationalism by sharing articles and interviews.
  3. Requests followers to promote unbiased science by engaging on social media.

Yet Another Final, Respectful Response to Virus Denialism.

1505 implied HN points • 09 Oct 22
  1. Virus denialists have a large following and their perspective is limited by empirically impoverished viewpoints on science.
  2. Koch's postulates have been fulfilled for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, showing evidence of the pathogen's existence and transmission.
  3. Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria, debunking the incorrect notion that stressed bacteria turn into bacteriophages.

James Lyons-Weiler wins UI Media Red Pill Award for Print

1981 implied HN points • 06 Jun 22
  1. James Lyons-Weiler won the UI Media Red Pill Award for Print for his work on autism causes.
  2. The award recognizes achievements in journalistic excellence and celebrates truth in media.
  3. The event honored various contributors to freedom in thought and truth in media.

The Science, Issues, and Ethics of Polygraph Testing

455 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
  1. Louis Conte, a guest speaker, discusses polygraph testing and deception detection.
  2. Louis Conte offers a course on analyzing speech and body language for spotting lies.
  3. Louis Conte will be the guest speaker at a Director's Science Webinar on 10/9/2023.