6 chapters across the catalog
Doctors in China have reportedly been instructed to avoid listing COVID-19 as the cause of death on official certificates, attributing fatalities to underlying conditions like heart disease or asthma instead. This directive aims to keep official mortality numbers low during the current virus surge. The hosts also discuss the narrative shift in the West, where the new wave of variants is being blamed on China's "re-opening."
Health Information Discrimination, Tokenization of Individuals
The discussion explores how releasing health information, traditionally protected to prevent discrimination, is now being used to grant mobility and employment. The hosts predict that blockchain technology and NFTs will eventually be used to tokenize and share vaccination status across platforms.
European "Infodemic" Laws, Investigation of Dr. Scott Jensen
The European Union is drafting laws to combat a perceived "infodemic" of COVID-19 misinformation, potentially leading to the deplatforming of dissenting voices. In the U.S., Minnesota State Senator and physician Dr. Scott Jensen is under investigation by the state medical board for his public comments regarding the coding of death certificates. Jensen, a former "Family Doctor of the Year," claims he is being targeted for comparing COVID-19 to the flu.
China is experiencing a massive boom in plastic surgery, driven by college graduates seeking a competitive edge in the job market. Reports indicate a lack of regulation, with many practitioners receiving only five days of training before performing procedures.
Medical Records, Privacy Waivers, and Connecticut Gun Laws
The discussion explores how new gun laws in states like Connecticut require citizens to sign waivers of medical privacy to obtain "eligibility certificates" for firearms or ammunition. The hosts argue that the NRA and the government are collaborating to integrate mental health records into the NICS background check system, which they believe will discourage people from seeking psychiatric help.
Airmen Bill of Rights, Pilot Certification Changes
The Airmen Bill of Rights (HR 1335) is criticized for introducing new burdens on licensed pilots, including stricter medical and psychological testing. The hosts argue that the FAA's plan to revamp the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) system is an unnecessary multi-million dollar project. They suggest these changes are designed to eventually phase out human pilots in favor of autonomous systems.
