[#215] Why people trust Joe Rogan more than scientists

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Ever since Jenny McCarthy read a since-debunked study by Dr Andrew Wakefield and came out saying vaccines cause autism, we've seen a steady decline in respect for science and a sharp increase in the anti-science movement. This is in stark contrast to the 80s and 90s where almost everything "science said" was taken as truth. Now, even global warming and COVID vaccines are doubted by many millions of people. What happened to respect for scientific method, scientific consensus, and scientists themselves? Why are people more likely to listen to Joe Rogan than a recognised expert scientist? In this video, I address the only thing I really know anything about - honesty - and how the lack of it has hurt the scientific community, and what they need to do about it. CITATIONS: Tortuous leg restraints for polio sufferers - https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/101/6/pzab126/6309267 Recommending thalidomide to pregnant mothers - https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/thalidomide Shaming fat and leading to sugar epidemic - https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/09/13/493739074/50-years-ago-sugar-industry-quietly-paid-scientists-to-point-blame-at-fat Putting mentally ill people on opoids - https://nida.nih.gov/drug-topics/opioids/opioid-overdose-crisis Mindfulness is more effective for opiod addiction and chronic pain https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220301192410.htm Telling everyone that the vaccine will totally prevent 95% covid and has no negative long term side effects - https://www.statnews.com/2020/11/18/pfizer-biontech-covid19-vaccine-fda-data/ Andrew Wakefield's study made it through peer review - The Lancet is a weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3136032/ ---------- If you enjoyed this video, get access to more of BROJO’s content and dozens of confidence-building online courses by joining today. It’s FREE! Learn more here: https://www.brojo.org/join BROJO is an international self-improvement community run by coaches Dan Munro and Mike Wells. We are focused on how to build confidence through living with integrity and authenticity. We help Nice Guys discover their masculinity, and we focus on supporting people-pleasers of all types to build confidence, integrity, and deeply connected relationships. For more personal support, contact Dan & Mike directly with your questions [e-mail], or complete an application for a FREE coaching session with a BROJO Coach: https://www.brojo.org/apply BROJO’s Top resources: The 3X Confidence and Authenticity Masterclass Program [Udemy course] A complete in-depth guide on how to build your confidence by being authentic and living with integrity, following Dan Munro’s secret 3X Confidence formula. https://www.udemy.com/course/3x-confidence-and-authenticity-masterclass-programme/?referralCode=E2E2809759BC30A64ED5 Overcome Your Fear of Rejection… Permanently [Udemy course] Say goodbye to fear of rejection, approach anxiety, and missing out on opportunities. This quick but thorough course will destroy your limiting beliefs around rejection. https://www.udemy.com/course/overcome-your-fear-of-rejection-permanently/?referralCode=A463BA253FFB91EC62FC THE NAKED TRUTH: Using Powerful Honesty to Enhance Your Confidence, Connections and Integrity [book] Discover Dan Munro’s powerful honesty techniques so that you can be authentic and genuine without losing respect: https://www.brojo.org/pub/the-naked-truth-honesty-confidence-connections-integrity Nothing to Lose: Using Curiosity to Destroy Hesitation, Procrastination and Limiting Beliefs [book] A philosophical examination of the confident mindset, from a scientific and practical viewpoint. This book will help you decode confidence into a set of beliefs and behaviours that you can control. https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Lose-Hesitation-Procrastination-Confidence-ebook/dp/B01MRMJJPU/ Dan’s blog: https://www.theinspirationallifestyle.com/blog