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Another significant theme is the entanglement of science, politics, and financial interests. The host emphasizes that many scientists and policymakers have stakes—financial or ideological—in promoting certain narratives. This multi-layered web of entanglements fuels the cycle of fear-mongering and control.
The discussion also touches upon how elites seek to leverage crises to their advantage. The idea of "15-minute cities" in the UK is cited as an example—an urban planning concept that, when misused, could limit movement and curtail personal freedoms under the guise of environmental responsibility.