Topic: State Of Fear

Canadian activist David Suzuki participated in a "funeral for the future" protest in Victoria, organized by Extinction Rebellion. The hosts link the rhetoric of climate emergencies and pipeline threats to Michael Crichton’s book "State of Fear." Speculation is offered regarding Crichton's death following his public skepticism of climate change alarmism.

Author Michael Crichton compares the criticism he receives over climate skepticism to his early support for abortion rights in 1967. Crichton characterizes global warming as a generational "anomaly" and a "scam" used by people looking for something to complain about. He argues that climate change is cyclical, citing warming periods from 55,000 and 300,000 years ago, and dismisses the human contribution from carbon emissions as negligible.

The current Amazon fire narrative is compared to the plot of Michael Crichton's novel "State of Fear," which depicts NGOs orchestrating environmental disasters to influence global policy. President Bolsonaro has suggested that non-governmental organizations may be starting fires to embarrass his government during the G7 summit.

Joel Villanueva donates $326.16 and offers to distribute 33 copies of Michael Crichton's "State of Fear" that he collected from thrift shops. The hosts decide to facilitate a giveaway through their newsletter, allowing the first 33 respondents to receive a copy. Joel is knighted as Sir Joel Villanueva, Knight of the State of Fear.

Henry Baron and Rodney E. provide significant donations, prompting a discussion on climate change and environmental policy. The hosts recommend Michael Crichton's book State of Fear, which critiques the "global warming" movement. They also touch upon the potential of geoengineering as a future solution for environmental issues.

The hosts link current cyber and climate alarms to the "fear-mongering" of the 1970s, such as Paul Ehrlich's "Population Bomb." They reference Michael Crichton's "State of Fear" to argue that the media and organizations like the Club of Rome use panic to control the public and drive political agendas.

Boston officially set a new winter snowfall record of 108.6 inches, while a massive cyclone devastated the island nation of Vanuatu. The President of Vanuatu blamed climate change for the destruction, a narrative the hosts compare to the fictional plot of Michael Crichton's "State of Fear." They note the irony of Vanuatu being the specific location mentioned in Crichton's book regarding climate conferences.

George Clooney is criticized for using a "99% of doctors" metaphor to argue for climate change action. The hosts reference Michael Crichton's book State of Fear and argue that scientific consensus is often wrong, citing examples of lone physicists who were vindicated decades later. They assert that science is never truly "settled."

Michael Crichton's book *State of Fear* is praised for its deconstruction of the global warming narrative using documented data and footnotes. The hosts discuss Crichton's critique of scientific alarmism, specifically referencing Carl Sagan's failed 1991 prediction that the Kuwaiti oil fires would cause a "nuclear winter." They suggest Crichton was marginalized by the scientific community for exposing the "climate change hoax."

Adam Curry reads an excerpt from Michael Crichton's book "State of Fear," which draws parallels between the modern climate change movement and the eugenics movement of the early 20th century. The reading lists famous supporters of eugenics, including Theodore Roosevelt and Alexander Graham Bell, and describes how the "pseudoscience" led to the death of millions.

The late author Michael Crichton discussed his book *State of Fear* on the Charlie Rose show, describing the "brutal and mean" criticism he faced for questioning global warming science. Crichton compared his stance to his early support for abortion rights in 1967, expressing confidence that his skepticism would be vindicated over time. He argued that the "science is in" mantra is used to silence legitimate debate.