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The Moral Burden of Choice

Tom Thought • 19 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Ethics Moral responsibility
  1. In challenging situations, the burden of choice can impact individuals differently, affecting their sense of peace and satisfaction.
  2. High prices for advanced treatments and drugs can create moral dilemmas, raising questions about access, affordability, and benefits.
  3. The modern world's complexity can lead to individuals feeling overwhelmed by the need to constantly make decisions, potentially impacting their sense of responsibility and well-being.

Barbara Loe Fisher and Informed Consent

Who is Robert Malone • 18 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Informed consent Vaccines Medical Ethics Public Health Government oversight
  1. Barbara Loe Fisher is a strong advocate for informed consent in medical decision-making, especially regarding risks associated with vaccines.
  2. Informed consent is a fundamental ethical principle in medicine that should be applied universally, including in the context of vaccinations, which can have serious health implications.
  3. There has been a significant shift in public attitudes towards vaccine injury and informed consent processes over the years, with increasing challenges to maintaining freedom of thought, speech, and conscience.

We Learned The Hard Way

Euro Desk Paris • 39 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Epidemiology Public Health Medical Ethics
  1. The pandemic response highlighted the importance of individual responsibility and the impact of governmental decisions on society.
  2. The debate over lockdowns and restrictions raised concerns about mental health and the economic consequences of such measures.
  3. There was criticism of the authoritarian approach taken by some governments, and a call for more transparency, accountability, and public involvement in decision-making.

We're suing Springer Nature for $250M in punitive damages for the unethical retraction of our COVID harms paper

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Medical Ethics Legal action COVID-19 Research Integrity
  1. Scientific journals have been retracting papers unethically for decades, and it's time for this unethical practice to stop
  2. The author is suing Springer Nature for $250M in punitive damages due to the unethical retraction of their COVID harms paper
  3. The impact of the retracted paper on changing views, even of popular figures like Dr. Boz, highlights the importance of holding journals accountable and seeking justice

Misinformation Squares

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 30 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccine Safety Public Health Medical Ethics Health Research Misinformation
  1. The Vaccine Safety Research Foundation (VSRF) has had a successful year revealing important data about vaccine safety. They share evidence and hold discussions on issues related to vaccines and health policies.
  2. The annual fundraiser, called 'Misinformation Squares,' will be a fun event featuring knowledgeable guests discussing vaccine awareness. It's set for December 5, 2024, and aims to raise support for safety research.
  3. VSRF offers ways for people to get involved through donations, purchases from their shop, and even participating in raffles. Supporting their efforts helps promote transparency in vaccine safety.
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The inside story of the battle inside NIH regarding fluoride in drinking water

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 04 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Policy Debate Medical Ethics
  1. Fluoride in drinking water is a controversial issue, with conflicting views on whether it is helpful or harmful.
  2. There was significant debate within the NIH, with two groups arguing different sides of the fluoride issue.
  3. To address such disputes effectively, it might help to create a competing government body or agency that can challenge existing beliefs.

Brand comparison studies show that there are differences between the COVID vaccines. But if one is unsafe, so is the other one.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 16 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines Public Health Medical Ethics Policy Debate Adverse Effects
  1. Studies show that the COVID vaccines are not the same, with some evidence suggesting Moderna could be more harmful than Pfizer. However, there are questions about the reliability of this data.
  2. If one vaccine is found to be unsafe and causes problems, it suggests that the other vaccine may also be harmful. Both brands might have serious side effects that need to be acknowledged.
  3. There's a significant lack of transparency in the research data about the vaccines, making it hard to get clear answers on their safety and effectiveness.

Health New Zealand is at it again! They are trying to get my site taken down. Not going to happen.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health Censorship Vaccines Data Privacy Medical Ethics
  1. Trying to hide public health information is never a good idea, especially when pushing a vaccine.
  2. Health New Zealand is attempting to censor information, but refuses to explain data discrepancies.
  3. Public discussion and transparency are crucial when it comes to public health issues like this.

VSRF LIVE Tonight: Episode 149 - Self-Amplifying MRNA with Dr. Jessica Rose, PhD.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 2 implied HN points • 24 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines Medical Ethics Public Health Biotechnology Health Safety
  1. Self-amplifying mRNA vaccines can create more copies of mRNA, which might increase immune responses and protection duration even with smaller doses.
  2. Some people are worried that these new vaccines could be very dangerous and lead to unexpected health issues, calling them 'doomsday machines.'
  3. There are concerns that self-amplifying mRNA could pose risks not just to vaccinated individuals, but also to people who are unvaccinated.

Epic 4 hour VSRF episode: What the nurses saw (COVID whistleblower episode) follow up

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Whistleblowers Medical Ethics
  1. In an Epic 4-hour VSRF episode, brave nurses shared shocking statistics, like a 90-fold increase in fetal demises post-COVID vaccine rollouts, highlighting the importance of whistleblower voices.
  2. Support for nurse whistleblowers comes through following their projects on social media, supporting their initiatives, and advocating against unjust firings due to COVID-related politics.
  3. The California Department of Public Health's refusal to disclose fetal demise data raised legal concerns, sparking the need for transparency and accountability in public health reporting.

Fauci, Gates, and the Biosecurity State As Told by RFK Jr.

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 04 Dec 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Biosecurity Public Health Government Influence Medical Ethics
  1. The book discusses how Fauci, Gates, and other key players have shaped the Global Pharma Machine, driving the narrative towards profit over public health.
  2. RFK Jr.'s exploration delves into the rise of the biosecurity state, revealing how two decades of scenario planning laid the groundwork for the COVID-19 response.
  3. The book sheds light on the interconnected web of pharmaceutical influence, regulatory capture, and intelligence community involvement leading to a potential march towards a global police state.

Uncomfortable vaccine decisions

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Public Health Economics Medical Ethics Risk management
  1. Vaccine distribution plans should consider region-by-region vaccination to achieve normality in some places earlier, rather than nationally all at once.
  2. Participants of vaccine trials who received placebos could be considered for early vaccination to encourage more trial participation.
  3. Vaccinating air travelers early could help reopen the airline industry sooner and reduce the need for government bailouts, despite initial dislike for the idea.

The New/Old Clothes of Joe Biden

Wide World of News • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Accountability Medical Ethics Press freedom
  1. President Biden's cognitive decline raises concerns about government accountability and media's role in informing the public.
  2. Past presidents like Trump have also faced scrutiny over the transparency of their health reports.
  3. The media's silence on Biden's decline contrasts with the constant coverage of Trump's weaknesses, and calls for a more transparent approach to informing voters.

A vortex of suspicion: the 1927 Channel swimming hoax

The Quack Doctor • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jun 24
💾 History Medical Ethics
  1. In 1927, Dr. Dorothy Logan falsely claimed to have swum the English Channel, leading to a reveal of the hoax and repercussions.
  2. The lack of governing bodies for Channel swimming allowed for deception in claiming successful crossings, highlighting the need for regulation and verification.
  3. Dr. Logan's attempt to expose the ease of faking Channel swims backfired, resulting in legal consequences and threats to her medical career.