As always, you are one of the most balanced, thoughtful individuals I know. This is a post I hugely resonate with. Personally, I don't identify as anti or pro anything, as I feel that's limiting. I've known people who automatically dismiss the potential dangers of the vaccines, as well as folks who ascribe to the more out there conspiracy theories, and I think both are dangerous paths.
See, I'm fine with people whatever they choose to do, as long as they extend the same courtesy to me, also, and I feel that's where this whole thing went wrong. I think everyone would've been more at peace now if others hadn't tried to impose their views or choices. Like politics, this is a very polarizing topic, and it makes me wonder if someone isn't benefitting from that. Not in a conspiracy theory way, just - well, there's been so much to divide us in the past few decades, it would seem someone out there wants us to turn on each other.
In any case, here's to a better 2022, Eric! :)
Thank you. I try, @honeydue. 99.9% of the time you will find that the truth won't be found at either extreme. Having a balanced perspective is getting more and more difficult and will become increasingly so with AI and deep fakes. I leaned a little more towards the liberal side in regard to the pandemic until I listened to this podcast with Dr. Peter McCullough. If you haven't listened already I urge you to. I'm all for following the science but the key is the science must be correct. Time is revealing that some of what we've been told isn't truthful.
You're right. I believe our own politicians are guilty of trying to divide us for their own agendas. Not just on this issue but many others. I just hope the general public wakes up before any more damage is done. These higher government offices mainly attract people with sociopathic tendencies and we're paying the price for that.
Let's hope for a much better 2022! Happy New Year to you.
Thank you! I hadn't listened to that. I often get lost in all the people Rogan talks to, not knowing who they are, so I tend to pick at random, or else listen to someone I'm familiar with. What a great way to start the new year!
You're welcome! It's tough to keep up with his podcast. He and Lex Fridman are my favorites now. I don't catch every podcast but try to keep up with the ones that interest me.