Blindsight is 2020: Gabrielle Bauer on the Covid dissenters
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Aug 21 • 1HR 19M
Blindsight is 2020: Gabrielle Bauer on the Covid dissenters
In this episode, I speak with author of Blindsight is 2020, Gabrielle Bauer
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Who challenged the Covid narrative early on and how were they punished? Author and health journalist Gabrielle Bauer has published a book detailing key dissenters and what they suffered as a result of their heresy.
Blindsight is 2020: Reflections on Covid Policies from Dissident Scientists, Philosophers, Artists, and More was published earlier this year and showcases 46 thinkers who bravely pushed back, despite social and professional punishment. I spoke with her recently about her own journey and what we all (hopefully) learned from the mess that was the Covid response.
Blindsight is 2020: Gabrielle Bauer on the Covid dissenters
Great conversation, I will definitely check out her book! I completely agree with your discussion regarding masks. Communication is a dynamic process that requires so much more than just words! As a speech pathologist I was so completely frustrated with how all of the negative impacts of mask wearing (especially on children and those that work with them) were completely overlooked by many in my field. I still hear many argue that they "must do something" despite all the evidence. The lack of critical thinking and ability to engage in discussions regarding different opinions (on many topics) is unfortunate. I fear that with a supposed "spike" in whatever new variant comes out way, masks will make a comeback.
addendum: the NYU professor I mentioned is Mark Crispin Miller. He is actually a professor of Media, Culture and Communication. He was interviewed on April 17, 2021 by Julian Vigo of Savage Minds.