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Science From the Fringe

Science From the Fringe

Conversations with fearless scientists, policy experts, and journalists who are defying dogma and defending discovery. sciencefromthefringe.substack.com

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76:37

Conversations with Bryce Nickels: Lee Jussim...

Science From the Fringe ·

2024/12/22

Bryce Nickels interviews Lee Jussim, a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University, about cancel culture in academia, the pressure to conform to political views, and the negative effects of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. They discuss Lee's research measuring political extremism in academia as well as his recent analysis of the impact of DEI rhetoric on perceptions of racism. Bryce and Lee also discuss the challenges posed by the lack of political diversity in

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86:30

Can I Respond To That Please? (episode 4)

Science From the Fringe ·

2024/12/04

Bryce Nickels and Kevin Bass critically evaluate the accuracy of statements made in Zeynep Tufekci's New York Times Op-Ed, "Trump’s Pick to Lead the NIH Gets Some Things Right."Summary: On November 27, 2024, Stanford Professor Jay Bhattacharya was nominated as the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). That same day, Zeynep Tufekci published an Op-Ed in the New York Times, listing four criticisms of Bhattacharya’s COVID-19 positions under the heading, "Here’s some of what Bhattacharya

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48:28

Conversations with Jay Bhattacharya: Vanessa Dylyn...

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2024/11/23

Professor Jay Bhattacharya and filmmaker Vanessa Dylyn discuss her new film Covid Collateral, an investigative documentary about the societal harms caused by the severe lockdowns imposed by western governments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The film explores the devastating impact of the censorship of science in a free society.features music by Tess Parks Get full access to Science From The Fringe at sciencefromthefringe.substack.com/subscribe

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87:25

Can I Respond To That Please? (episode 3)

Science From the Fringe ·

2024/11/21

Stanford Professor Jay Bhattacharya and Rutgers Professor Bryce Nickels respond to scientists that attack members of the public who voice concerns about research conducted in high-containment biolabs in their communities. They highlight this issue through the responses of scientists to community organizers Klare X. Allen and Lorraine Fowlkes from the Roxbury Safety Net.In 2000, Klare founded the Roxbury Safety Net as a movement of people of color who have been excluded from decision-making processes

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51:49

Conversations with Jay Bhattacharya: Dr. Marty Makary...

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2024/11/12

Professors Jay Bhattacharya (Stanford) and Bryce Nickels (Rutgers) are joined by New York Times bestselling author, surgeon, and healthcare expert Dr. Marty Makary (Johns Hopkins) to discuss a new film by award winning director Jenner Furst, titled Thank You, Dr. Fauci, which critically examines Anthony Fauci's role in the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss Marty's latest book, Blind Spots, which explores how groupthink, self-importance, dogmatism, and careerism in American academic medicine have

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94:52

Conversations with Jay Bhattacharya: Jonas Herby...

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2024/11/11

Did lockdowns work to save lives? Professor Jay Bhattacharya and economist Jonas Herby discuss the evidence. In 2022, Herby, Steve Hanke, and Lars Jonung published a comprehensive review of the scientific literature on the topic. Their shocking conclusion was that the real-world evidence did not support the idea that the early lockdowns of March 2020 had saved many lives. While the early computer models predicted that lockdowns were necessary to prevent millions of deaths, in fact, there were only

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40:20

Insights from an Undisclosed Location with Bryce...

Science From the Fringe ·

2024/11/07

The second part of Bryce Nickels' two-part conversation with Neil Harrison offering a critical examination of the evidence for the hypothesis that the COVID-19 pandemic began at the Huanan Seafood Market in early December 2019. Click here to listen to the first part of their conversation.In the second half of the discussion, Bryce and Neil discuss why, in late 2021, virologists rushed to convince the public that the Wuhan outbreak began in December 2019, despite extensive evidence and independent

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41:37

Insights from an Undisclosed Location with Bryce...

Science From the Fringe ·

2024/11/05

Part 1 of Bryce Nickels' two-part conversation with Neil Harrison offers a critical examination of the evidence for the hypothesis that the COVID-19 pandemic began at the Huanan Seafood Market in early December 2019. Neil discusses how he became interested in the origins debate and highlights the controversies surrounding it. He also shares his journey to coauthoring a May 2022 paper with economist Jeffrey Sachs, titled "A call for an independent inquiry into the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus,"

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50:36

Conversations with Jay Bhattacharya: Mariannette...

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2024/11/03

Jay Bhattacharya speaks with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) about the failures of public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for robust debate, transparency, and reform within the CDC. They explore the impact of COVID policies on mental health, the authoritarian tendencies observed in public health responses, and the consequences of vaccine mandates, particularly in the military. The discussion highlights the importance of learning from past mistakes to build a

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64:12

Conversations with Jay Bhattacharya: Joomi Kim...

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2024/11/02

Jay Bhattacharya and Bryce Nickels speak with Joomi Kim, a biologist who discusses her motivations for creating a video explaining her decision to vote for Donald Trump amidst a politically charged academic environment. The conversation explores the complex interplay between politics, science, and public perception and the challenges of navigating political divides. The discussion also covered censorship, the impact of COVID-19 on public discourse, and the misrepresentation of political figures in

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60:56

Conversations with Jay Bhattacharya: Dr. Laura Kahn...

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2024/11/01

Jay Bhattacharya speaks with Dr. Laura Kahn about her new book, One Health and the Politics of COVID-19, which explores the relationship between human, animal, and environmental health, particularly in the context of infectious diseases like COVID-19. They discuss the historical roots of the One Health concept, the impact of zoonotic diseases, and the implications of human activities on disease spillovers. The conversation also delves into the origins of COVID-19, examining the lab leak theory

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67:26

X-Space: How To Have Productive Conversations About...

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2024/10/27

On October 26, 2024, Science From The Fringe held an X-Space, featuring Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (Professor, Stanford University), Bryce Nickels (Professor, Rutgers University; co-founder of Biosafety Now), and special guest Wilk Wilkinson, who moderated a panel on "Evidence-Based Decision Making During a Pandemic" at the October 4, 2024, conference organized by Jay at Stanford University titled "Pandemic Policy: Planning the Future, Assessing the Past."Help support Science From The Fringe by becoming a

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52:05

Can I Respond To That Please? (episode 2)

Science From the Fringe ·

2024/10/22

Synopsis: An October 15 column in the LA Times criticizing a Stanford conference gave Jay Bhattacharya and Bryce Nickels the chance to spotlight Wilk Wilkinson and his efforts to unite opposing voices, including his recent facilitation of a historic meeting between Jay and former NIH Director Francis Collins. Get full access to Science From The Fringe at sciencefromthefringe.substack.com/subscribe

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65:46

Can I Respond To That Please? (episode 1)

Science From the Fringe ·

2024/10/12

On November 17, 2021, Jay Bhattacharya testified before the US House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis in a hearing titled “Combating Coronavirus Cons and the Monetization of Misinformation"During the hearing, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) repeatedly attacked Jay with false accusations, implying Jay was responsible for over 300,000 deaths in India, questioning Jay’s qualifications to speak on mask mandates and school closures, and claiming that Jay "became a mouthpiece for the

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82:04

X Space - German COVID Measures Exposed

Science From the Fringe ·

2024/09/30

On September 29, 2024, Science From The Fringe hosted its first X-Space, featuring Bryce Nickels (Professor of Genetics at Rutgers University and co-founder of Biosafety Now) and Valentin Brutel (Immunologist and Chief Scientific Officer of Toleris) in conversation with German journalists Aya Velázquez and Bastian Barukar. They explored the "RKI file scandal," discussing the Robert Koch Institute's role and how political influence affected scientific recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The

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51:52

Jay speaks with journalist Aya Velázquez (part 2 of 2)

Science From the Fringe ·

2024/09/22

Part 2 of a discussion between Jay Bhattacharya and independent journalist Aya Velázquez recorded on September 17, 2024. In this segment, Jay discusses the differences in virus transmission between COVID-19 and monkeypox, the impact of lockdowns and public health responses, and the implications of the lab leak theory. He reflects on the role of academic institutions in promoting freedom of speech and the political divides that have influenced public health responses. Bhattacharya emphasizes the need

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61:19

Jay speaks with journalist Aya Velázquez (part 1 of 2)

Science From the Fringe ·

2024/09/18

Part 1 of a discussion between Jay Bhattacharya and independent journalist Aya Velázquez recorded on September 17, 2024. In this segment, they discussed the role of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in shaping Germany's COVID-19 policies, revealing the political interference in scientific advice, the key figures involved, and the implications of their decisions on public health. Aya discussed the unveiling of the RKI files, the influence of prominent scientists like Christian Drosten, and the impact

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97:30

Jay speaks with John Ionnidis, Prof. of Medicine,...

Science From the Fringe ·

2024/09/16

In March 2022, Jay sat down with John Ioannidis, Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, to discuss several key topics from the pandemic era. They explore early seroprevalence studies, Infection Fatality Rates (IFR), and the concept of precision shielding. The discussion also covers the collateral damage caused by lockdowns and how to restore trust in public health systems.Highlights include:0:38 How deadly is COVID-19?4:53 IFR, seroprevalence, and testing methods.9:06 Precision shielding and

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51:45

Jay Bhattacharya speaks with Florida Governor Ron...

Science From the Fringe ·

2024/09/14

On July 26, 2021, Jay sat down with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for a wide ranging discussion about the decision to lockdown in March 2020, the science on kids and COVID, the harms from lockdown, the ethics of panicking the population, the reform of public health, and censorship of public speech by big tech companies. Get full access to Science From The Fringe at sciencefromthefringe.substack.com/subscribe

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31:47

Jay Bhattacharya speaks with former Czech Republic...

Science From the Fringe ·

2024/09/14

On August 16, 2021, Jay interviewed former Czech Republic President Václav Klaus. In the interview, Pres. Klaus's reflected on his management of the 2009 H1N1 flu and the contrast with the panicked response to COVID-19, the effect of lockdown policies on civil society in the west, vaccine-based discrimination, and the future of western democracies to resist future lockdowns. Get full access to Science From The Fringe at sciencefromthefringe.substack.com/subscribe

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