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Self-Worth and Choices: A Discussion on Obesity and COVID-19
09:15 - 16:46 (07:31)
This podcast episode delves into the harmful stigma against overweight individuals and how COVID-19 has highlighted the lack of empathy and self-worth in society. The conversation focuses on building policies around promoting self-worth and common sacrifices for the greater good.
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The speaker lacks knowledge in virology but acknowledges that people with comorbidities are more vulnerable to viruses than those without.
09:15 - 11:07 (01:51)
Summary
The speaker lacks knowledge in virology but acknowledges that people with comorbidities are more vulnerable to viruses than those without. Acknowledging whether one is living in a state of fear or freedom is also a crucial aspect to consider.
ChapterSelf-Worth and Choices: A Discussion on Obesity and COVID-19
EpisodePete Evans Part 2: COVID & Consequences
PodcastMaintenance Phase
This podcast discusses the dangerous and toxic concept of healthism, which is the ascription of morality and value judgments onto those who are deemed as being healthier.
11:07 - 13:42 (02:34)
Summary
This podcast discusses the dangerous and toxic concept of healthism, which is the ascription of morality and value judgments onto those who are deemed as being healthier. The speaker touches on why healthism is a problem and how it perpetuates victimhood whilst being a conservative ideal.
ChapterSelf-Worth and Choices: A Discussion on Obesity and COVID-19
EpisodePete Evans Part 2: COVID & Consequences
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The pandemic exposed how difficult it is to ask people to make a common sacrifice for the greater good, and highlights the need to build policies that encourage collective responsibility beyond just taxes and voting.
13:42 - 16:46 (03:04)
Summary
The pandemic exposed how difficult it is to ask people to make a common sacrifice for the greater good, and highlights the need to build policies that encourage collective responsibility beyond just taxes and voting.