6 chapters across the catalog
Show Art Awards, Bald Nancy, Behavioral Science Unit
The hosts review the artwork submitted for recent episodes. They discuss the controversy surrounding the "Bald Nancy" art by Nessworks, which was discovered to be modified clip art. They also highlight the "Behavioral Science Unit" challenge coin art and discuss the rules for legibility and originality in show art submissions.
A debate over the efficacy of Vitamin D3 in treating COVID-19 is sparked by a TikTok video from a member of the UN-backed Team Halo. While the video cites a study showing no benefit from a single large dose, other research suggests significant reductions in ICU admissions with regular supplementation.
Dr. Vernon Coleman, a British author and former physician, claims that governments are using Orwellian mind control techniques to manage the coronavirus crisis. He suggests that slogans, public clapping for healthcare workers, and specific symbols are tools used by behavioral scientists to manipulate public thinking. Coleman argues that the population has been successfully brainwashed into accepting state propaganda.
A Swedish teenager interviewed on Democracy Now! introduces the term "United Science," urging world leaders like Donald Trump to educate themselves on climate data. The hosts argue that these youth activists are being "programmed" with specific talking points to shame older generations into political compliance.
Ahmed Mohamed, known as "Clockboy," attended the Google Science Fair as a celebrity guest following his arrest for bringing a disassembled clock to school. The media continues to portray him as a "star" and a "nerd," with upcoming meetings scheduled at the United Nations. The hosts argue that the boy is being used as a political prop by various organizations and predict a difficult transition out of the spotlight.
Ban Ki-moon and the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Synthesis Report, emphasizing that human influence on the climate is clear. The report argues that the world is ill-prepared for climate risks and that climate action is compatible with economic growth. The hosts criticize Ban Ki-moon's delivery and the repetitive nature of the "science has spoken" rhetoric.
