Institutional Self-Censorship
A troubling trend emerges as brilliant minds succumb to self-censorship, stifling their potential and innovative thinking. The conversation reveals how institutions have lost their original purpose, rationalizing their silence on critical discussions by believing the public isn't ready for them. This internal capture not only hinders progress but poses real dangers, particularly in the context of public health and scientific discourse.In this clip
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Bret Weinstein: Truth, Science, and Censorship in the Time of a Pandemic | Lex Fridman Podcast #194
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