On Medical Censorship, Terror and Hope
Can we trust a narrative if all contrarian opinions are mercilessly censored?
This is a very quick story of terror and hope—and a preamble to a much longer story I am writing about medical whistleblowers.
(For context, please see earlier stories about shamelessness, bullying, and v-word.)
First, an important point that is both pragmatic and philosophical.
The pragmatic point is that in the real world, there is no consensus in the medical community about COVID treatments and COVID shots. The seeming consensus is a result of bullying and censorship—and as a Soviet expat, I find that fact more than a bit concerning.
A lot of people have no idea that in 2021, doctors in America and in other Western countries are terrified to open their mouths about COVID if their observations, medical opinions, or research don’t support the “official” narrative. (This statement is confirmed by my conversations with a number of practicing physicians whose integrity I trust, so this is not just my theory.)
Why do I find it terrifying? Well…. What does ph…
