Chapter
Processing bad news and the influence of media and political partisans
1:13:03 - 1:17:10 (04:06)
The media tends to cover news in a way that polarizes views along a black and white spectrum, while political partisans further exacerbate divisions. This is exemplified in the way ivermectin was labeled as a horse dewormer, deriding its potential as a treatment for COVID-19 and making those who consider it look ridiculous.
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The media tends to whip up political partisans, and they are gleeful when they report that someone who was hesitant or skeptical about the vaccine has contracted COVID-19.
1:13:03 - 1:14:26 (01:22)
Summary
The media tends to whip up political partisans, and they are gleeful when they report that someone who was hesitant or skeptical about the vaccine has contracted COVID-19. This topic raises a concern over how the media covers COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy.
ChapterProcessing bad news and the influence of media and political partisans
EpisodeE45: Theranos & VC fraud risks, China bans video games, Texas SB8, Apple app store, CA fires, Rogan
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The discussion around ivermectin as a potential treatment for COVID-19 has become highly polarized, with some dismissing it as a horse dewormer and others touting its potential benefits.
1:14:26 - 1:17:10 (02:43)
Summary
The discussion around ivermectin as a potential treatment for COVID-19 has become highly polarized, with some dismissing it as a horse dewormer and others touting its potential benefits.