Michael Crichton | States of Fear: Science or Politics?

November 15, 2005
The late Michael Crichton, author of "State of Fear," along with a panel of distinguished scientists, examine the increasing politicization of science at an event sponsored by the Independent Institute.
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[@nebulous6660]

When I was a kid I thought adults all had the kind of intellectual maturity Michael Critchen possesses. When I grew up I found it to be rarer than diamonds.

[@elheadkickio]

Same here. I was shocked to learn that the majority of adults don't differ much from children in maturity or intellect. People like Crichton are one in a million.

[@royalwins2030]

So true. I couldnt have said this better myself.

[@steveg1833]

couldnt have said it better myself, i started reading crichton when i was around ten years old. Ive noticed much more not that i am approaching 30 that virtually no adult i know has the maturity and rationality emulated by him and the characters in his books. It really has become exhausting for me to have to try and talk to guys 20 plus years my senior who act like they are 15 still.

[@mightytaiger3000]

Nebulous Same here.

[@falseprogress]

He sounds articulate, but so do some flat-Earthers. He's intellectually dim, not mature, when it comes to understanding nature's limits (see anthropocentric bias). There's something about doctors that makes many of them believe Man isn't subject to the laws of nature. Ben Carson is another example.

[@drumstick74]

RIP Michael Crichton, notice what he says at the end during the "Questions from the audience" session; that some sort of flu might return and be used as a tool of fear and control.

[@craigsips8677]

I watched this a couple of months before Covd appeared. This information served me well.

[@snippletrap]

Time stamp?

[@drumstick74]

@@snippletrap Just watch the whole thing, man.

[@BenjaminBlodgettDev]

1:42:56

[@cosmic_kid2868]

I see your point but just as a point of fact, COVID is not a flu species of virus, it is a member of the corona virus species. His point still stands but your attaching his words to COVID ironically is the very thing he is warning against.

[@blackmancer]

This aged like fine wine

[@mrreymundo5383]

Skip the intro and go to 8:34 where Crichton's talk begins

[@Beckala67]

57:15 into the video is the crux of the discussion.

[@captainkev10]

Thanks

[@overlex]

Thank you SO MUCH

[@PatrickSmeaton]

I watched this a very long time ago. So very appropriate now.

[@dougberrett8094]

Congratulations, you have KZbin so scared that they have displayed their standard “ keep the wool over their eyes” disclaimer. Keep up the good work!

[@kelleemerson9510]

I love they do this! It confirms this information is not the propaganda they want you to believe.

[@rudiruttger]

Oh yes, I do love big youtube making sure to butt in.

[@amarpatel1290]

I read Jurassic Park and Lost World when I was 12. Made me fall in love with STEM fields, with science fiction. I thought I'd find more authors like Crichton but he was one of a kind. I wish we had him around today to talk about climate and politics.

[@hufgu]

James Rollins' earlier books. And perhaps The inferno by D Brown.

[@davidhunt7427]

James P. Hogan *_Two Fades of Tomorrow_* and *_Voyage from Yesteryear_* are great reads and would make great series.

[@riffraffrichard]

Steam lets gets the art back into science. Albert Einstein was a visionary scientist and artist, yes maths/physics but storytelling unlocks ideas and ceilings. Artists philosophers inspire new perspectives and Visual thinking is so important too. So is science fiction designs and ideas. Stem is a myth let's move to a renaissance world where all these subjects interplay!

[@jackaubrey8614]

@@davidhunt7427 His novel *Inherit the Stars* is one of the best Sc-Fi books I've ever read

[@the_narthex]

"I thought I'd find more authors like Crichton but he was one of a kind." SO TRUE. I have tried many authors described as "similar to Crichton" but they have NEVER satisfied. Even the books partially credited to him, but finished by other authors, are just not the same.

[@steelydan449]

Man I miss this guy. Love his books and find myself reading State of Fear every couple of years.

[@ryanleclaire3948]

I miss him dearly. This man changed my life.

[@RC15O5]

I found this entire thing interesting. As a historian though I thought that the woman's brief talk about how weather from mid-1500's-to-1700 (in the middle of a truly bloody period) helped radicalize the superstitious people that were already on-edge from controversy was truly fascinating. Rest in Peace, Mr. Crichton.

[@allenl8322]

Dr Crichton and Dr Gray are laughing it up watching Dr Hanson and Dr Mann telling the WORLD more of their FEAR mongering predictions... They get HISTORICAL when Dr Gore predicts the ICE DISAPPEARING AGAIN from the North Pole! I miss the profound wisdom of both of these men very much!

[@haywiretj]

​@@allenl8322 😅

[@randomglitches8376]

is anybody here just to remember the life of Michael Crichton?

[@dlwatib]

I didn't even know he died until the last slide of the presentation and looked down at the description which calls him "the late Michael Crichton".

[@katalackatt76]

So very sad. Such a tragedy. Doesn't make sense. Some are saying he was murdered. I know.....how can you give someone cancer on purpose? And why? Their saying because he knew too much abput the real reason of the "Global Warming" hype. He was pretty much against it all.

[@AtticusStount]

It's possible to give someone cancer, you need to introduce a radioactive element. This was done to Bob Marley via a spike in his boot (of course, unproven).

[@awakenasleepsheep2861]

@@AtticusStount Yes I believe they have done it to a few good men!!! Sadly!!!

[@c.hunter9069]

@@katalackatt76 People have slowly been saying this for years. Where are you reading it?

[@shyama5612]

"We think linearly in a non-linear world" , " To encourage what is happening already, is a common strategy of advocacy"

[@NoAgendaVideo]

This man was ahead of his time!

[@markstewart4501]

Nah, just present. Too many people either "want to make America great again", or see that the "sky is falling". Neither are capable of working together...for reasons of being consumed by power and greed.

[@overlex]

It’s almost miraculous! The way the pandemic operates was explained in Spheres 😰

[@erikhutchison5353]

@@overlex how?

[@jaik195701]

No. Everyone today is behind

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Enlightening and entertaining. Michael Crichton is remembered as one of the greatest writers of all time. The speakers here explain why consensus science is flawed. There was a time when the consensus was the earth was the center of the solar system and was flat. The science might do better if the politics were left out of it.

[@dd41283]

Wow. How appropriate for 2023!

[@Finkardop]

I've been reading his books since I was a kid in middle school. I remember reading jurassic park from the school library and my sisters boyfriend was astonished that a kid my age was reading it. I'm 24 now and I'm currently reading state of fear for the fourth time. By far, my favorite author.

[@stephenmaniloff8493]

You, Sir are impressive..I’ve been studying this for many years…I would recommend “Apocalypse , Never”..by Michael Shellenberg

[@ethanreason]

We need to start sharing more of his work and videos especially in today's political climate with someone like AOC fear mongering.

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

I'm doing my part.

[@awakenasleepsheep2861]

Especially with the likes of GRETA Brunsberg!!! The NEW IMPROVED FACE OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE SH!T SHOW HUH?! 😱😵😬😨👀👹💩👺👀

[@katalackatt76]

I second that!!!👍🙂👏

[@ronaldlavender9657]

Michael Crichton was a national treasure. If we lived in a sane world he would be the President's science advisor.

[@Lexaire]

I would not want him anywhere near such a position. I love his books, but he is clearly unscientific.

[@briggsquantum]

@@Lexaire I'm surprised you were able to spell "unscientific" given your grasp of the discussion.

[@AstrosaurusRex]

@@briggsquantum denying climate change is scientific to you? Impressive.

[@gutsfinky]

​@@AstrosaurusRex clearly you missed the entire point of this talk. Well done.

[@rickedeckard2006]

more salient today than ever.

[@user-dc4bl1cu2k]

"Consensus science" is *not* science. So true. I totally agree.

[@katalackatt76]

I just recently got into his novels. First one. "States of Fear". Wow. Utterly tremendous. Im saddened that he was taken from this world all too soon. Yes, a brilliant mind indeed. His views are quite contraversial, but not without intrigue. ❤❤❤

[@klilinoklire4403]

57:14 "Fortunately, we can learn to manage complex systems. There are people who have studied how to do it and know how to do it. But it does take humility." To me, this is proof for Crichton's own humility. Often, his novels show a tragic, ironic perspective on human aspirations, with a complex world eventually spoiling all plans to control an unsafe environment. Here, he has a more optimistic, though reserved outlook.

[@christophmahler]

The ideologue seeks _control_ , the _realist_ responds to needs and events as they come up - with some anticipation of what used to a long standing pattern, that is what he calls 'management', to understand that there's no mathematical certainty in an imponderable life, makes life even possible - if the outcome were certain as mere astronomical extinction, people would loose their faith in themselves. It is a cultural issue - the delusion of _secular utopian_ thinking.

[@jackaubrey8614]

"nature finds a way..." :)

[@SheWhoRemembers]

15:18 Fear can be fatal 20:29 Pressing(?) News - climate - population - Y2K 33:32 magnetism, past fears 37:28 Yellowstone 45:49 Doing better - complex systems 49:29 Club of Rome - finance 52:10 Weather 55:28 What's the answer? 59:44 end

[@christophmahler]

There's a q&a on _'avian flu'_ at 1:42:55 - You can't tell me, You hadn't noticed it while being in 'pandemic lockdown' and de facto mandatory vaccination as the only solution to lift restrictions, 9 months ago...

[@SheWhoRemembers]

@@christophmahler nice find!

[@sarahbeee]

I love Michael's jokes. We need to laugh at the nonsense rather than allow the intended program of fear to take hold of our minds. 👏

[@MonteCristo2009]

My most favorite author in the world !!

[@sammiller2276]

Edmund Dantes Same here. Taken way too early.

[@TeePole59]

And "State of Fear" is arguably (I would say inarguably...), his best work.

[@pookypoo1169]

Same

[@katalackatt76]

Yes, mine too!! One of my favorite quotes by him... “Nobody dares to solve the problems-because the solution might contradict your philosophy, and for most people clinging to beliefs is more important than succeeding in the world.” ~Michael Crichton~

[@pookypoo1169]

This is so important now because of Corona.

[@Dani68ABminus]

"Consensus science isn't science."

[@justincase441]

I miss him

[@berylliumflouride1972]

@ 6:55 "Errors in mainstream thinking are often discovered by investigators outside orthodox circles." Yeah. Tell me about it.

[@AtticusStount]

As I listen to the 'trauma psychology' part at 17:00, it dawns on me that they used fear of the bomb in the same way during the 80s. We could no longer look forwards.

[@awakenasleepsheep2861]

Wow... Now that you mention it. You are so correct!!! 😱😵😬😨👀

[@bobfesterman3137]

I miss Michael. Such a wonderful writer.

[@Beckala67]

So relevant in March 2020. Corona COVID 19 scares running amok.

[@pupfriend]

yep, the cure is worse than the disease

[@roc7880]

indeed. but COVID itself is killing people even if you choose not to see the reality. same idiots who dismissed climate change now are COVID truthers. let me know how you like it on the ventilator

[@pupfriend]

​@@roc7880 Yes, COVID is killing people. My great aunt died from it. She was almost 100. But, it turns out what I said above holds true two months later and will be true when this is all said and done. The cure is worse than the disease. Without the economy, there is no healthcare, which kills people. People are foregoing "elective" procedures, which means other ailments, like cancer, which would have been caught earlier are being allowed to metastasize, which will kill people. The mental health problems that come with unemployment will be severe as well, and will kill people. Some economists have claimed the ripple effect of just a 1% rise in unemployment results in 40k additional deaths. Victims of abuse (mostly women and children) are being trapped in their homes with their abusers. This disease is real, but it targets the old and the infirmed, not the vast majority of working aged individuals. Since when does a targeted risk warrant mass shutdowns? Working age people have a better chance of dying in a car accident than from COVID. None of the projections from the "experts" came to pass. The hospitals were not overrun, the ventilators requested by the states were never used, the projected deaths, and sick numbers never came to pass. And you might think, -Well that's because we shut down. And if you think that, you'd be wrong. States that didn't shut down and countries that didn't shut down have not had a material difference in results than states and countries that did. But their economies are largely intact. To add to the nonsense, we were all told the shutdown was to flatten the curve and not overrun the hospitals. Yet, the hospitals are largely empty!! Nurses in protective gear are making choreographed danced routines wearing full PPE. ABC literally fabricated long lines at a testing center for a story. Health workers are being furloughed across the country. The great irony of Michael Crichton's Chernobyl story was that misinformation was a greater cause of human misery than the disaster itself. With COVID, the misinformation that led to the government's reaction will be a greater cause of misery than the disease itself. Don't buy into fear porn.

[@roc7880]

@@pupfriend I believed your party of angry dogs is pro life. that you value human life even when from rape. but it looks that after birth for you human life has no meaning besides a worker or consumer long life the stock market. if you have to decide between having your parents alive but broke and having your family dead but still rich you are a sociopath. guess that Jesus teaching about giving your life to the economy you heard in church.

[@pupfriend]

@@roc7880 Way to make irrelevant and incorrect assumptions about my belief systems while completely ignoring the substance of what I wrote. Of course, the only reason you did that is because you have no actual arguments are starting to reconsider your views. That's okay. It takes time. You'll free your mind from the oligarchy of white lab coats and start to think for yourself.

[@almilligan7317]

Reading State of Fear it occurs that Crichton’s death of lymphoma sort of mirrors the deaths of some of the whistleblowers in the novel itself. Was Crichton speaking to us from the grave? He was 66 years old when he died. Is anything settled science? Seems to be if it’s settled it’s not science. Crichton was a brave man.

[@bossdog1480]

Al Milligan. A sort of Putin style attack perhaps?

[@almilligan7317]

@@bossdog1480 yes, if you consider that Russia certainly didn’t want Trump to win. So how does Putin undermine the election? Puts out phony collusion messages? But I was thinking more about China. There is the real puppet master. And COVID came at exactly the right time to cover up voter fraud. You have to ask, who benefitted? I think.

[@lanceaugust]

The hysteria surrounding global warming is embarassing. The urgent insistence that we take drastic measures now is so transparent. The political left see this as a convenient way to drastically increase taxation and the size of government, which is all they care about. The want to limit human freedom and choice.

[@bigollameo]

You're going to have to prove that the independent, overlapping agreement of climate scientists about the postitive warming trend in climate data is not human-influenced, and your Sean Hannity-looking mug is almost certainly not up to the task of doing it.

[@awakenasleepsheep2861]

@@bigollameo If you have eyes to see and ears to hear you would know it was created to eventually TAX ALL OF US FOR BREATHING!!! OUR GOD GIVEN RIGHT!!! Now I get what they mean when they say YOU CANT FIX STUPID!!! 😨

[@awakenasleepsheep2861]

@Lance August if you haven't noticed by the NEW AND IMPROVED FACE OF GLOBAL WARMING GRETA BLUNSBERG IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE SADLY ENOUGH!!! 😱😵😬😨👀💩👀

[@bradpotts1747]

the title of the video is literally science or politics, an all yall are getting political, now thats irony.

[@roc7880]

your freedom does not include the right to kill my future generations.

[@audoremus]

More relevant now than ever.

[@isabellajones8535]

How pleased Michael would have been had he been able to see how they finally realised what they had to do for Yellowstone to regenerate: leave it alone. They finally decided purely to bring back the wolves, but deep into the park, away from the bordering farms. They started to predate on the elk, who moved away from the valleys. The Aspens began to regenerate, which cleaned up the sluggish rivers, and they began running clear and fast, the fish stocks went up, the beavers came back. The river began to flow fast and clear, and started to over run the banks, bringing back the grasses which brought back small mammals. Rocks began to be eroded into different patterns. With the increase in small mammals the eagles and bigger birds came back. And all they did, all they ever had to do, was just leave it alone.

[@roc7880]

not using fossil fuels means let the climate alone. do not polute

[@brucehutchinson9527]

@@roc7880 . Not using fossil fuels means healing light and cooking with wood and animal dung. SEE 29:30 - 31: 06 This shows how Humanity has been reducing the production of CO2 by progressing from\through the various fossil fuels to the current Natural Gas.

[@roc7880]

@@brucehutchinson9527 dude, technology progressed from your youth before the discovery of coal. have you heard of solar, wind, and nuclear power? yes oil and gas were good for a while in the same way the printing press was useful. later we got computers

[@brucehutchinson9527]

@@roc7880 . Your condescension is duly noted.

[@roc7880]

@@brucehutchinson9527 beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.

[@harmanpabla7315]

Ludwig Von Mises explains it well in his masterpiece titled "Human Action"

[@donfronterhouse4759]

Like most people of my generation I accepted global warming as a given. I've been accused of thinking differently as political. Nope. I read his book State of Fear and it was an eye opener. I have never seen the natural world or politics the same since

[@brav0wing]

Extinction Rebellion and the state of fear, anyone?

[@roc7880]

ignoring reality of climate change and state of stupidity

[@Mrdestiny17]

state of fear was the first red pill I took

[@jcoker423]

@@roc7880 Are you now also scared of covid ?

[@roc7880]

@@jcoker423 I am vaccinated now, so less worried for me, but I am still worried for those idiots like you who are not vaccinated!

[@jcoker423]

@@roc7880 I am also vax'ed. So don't be self-righteously worried for me. I can take care of myself and don't need Govts to make decisions for me like you do,

[@physchir]

I show this to my "everyone will die if we don't follow our government" colleagues (don't call them friend any more as I can't abide their mindset) and what do they say? "IT'S DIFFERENT THIS TIME!!!!" or "WHAT ARE TRYING TO SAY?? YOU THINK I'M STUPID???" or "PEOPLE ARE DYING!!!! DON'T YOU CARE IF YOU KILL GRANDMA????" To sad for words...

[@stevecampbell7620]

We are from the Government we are here to HELP. Don't Question or Disagree,we are all knowing. If you do we will have to "re educate" you.

[@kenken5160]

People laugh, but we have all been brainwashed.

[@rabbalam]

It's very sad that with Crichton's premature death, we lost a profound voice that just might have been able to counteract the mass media lies about climate change.

[@jandrews6254]

I just hope, against hope, that the superstitious hysteria engendered by the proponents of a climate Armageddon doesn’t have the same result against those who deny the new CC religion ( “unbelievers”) as happened in Europe following that massive hailstorm and frost.

[@EntropyPressStAt]

This was fantastic. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

[@svbeachhouse]

This can be summarized in the popular saying: "We're from the Federal Government. We're here to help you".

[@khrysschulte5197]

So true today. He was a blessing to us. I hope we can validate what is happening NOW.

[@yank3656]

thanks for sharing Independent Institute

[@RadNitro]

I miss Michael.

[@GeorgeTheDinoGuy]

This man is so inspiring his messages and books still invest the public today

[@Torgo1969]

Reminds one of the F Hayek quote: "The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to men how little they really know about what they imagine they can design."

[@jaipo]

Fantastic, glad I found this, Crichton foretold and warned us about a lot of shit that is now happening, there has to be a degree of suspicion around his early death.

[@lanceaugust]

John Porter He was a heavy smoker. He chain-smoked while he was writing his books, which usually involved intense stretches of weeks where he worked constsntly with very little sleep.

[@awakenasleepsheep2861]

@@lanceaugust So what does that matter? That you believe that is how he got Cancer?! Not the GREEDY GLOBALISTS THAT HE WAS OUTING?! I believe you are naive if you believe that for sure!!!

[@awakenasleepsheep2861]

@John Porter I would have to agree with you on the suspicion!!!

[@c.hunter9069]

@@lanceaugust Are you sure he smoked later in life?

[@unapolagetic]

Awesome presentation.

[@tehufn]

The hateful and completely unsourced Goodreads reviews of State of Fear are a travesty.

[@Strategos-ok5yt]

This guy was a national treasure

[@RedpointFive]

"Historically, the claim of consensus has been the first refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to avoid debate by claiming that the matter is already settled." - Crichton I've quoted this many times in various debates, but I never knew he had spoken publicly like this until watching this video. I don't even recall the media mentioning his death (though I'm sure it was briefly mentioned). I started reading Micro, which started out fantastic, but I feel that I can detect the moment Crichton's disease got the better of him as the suspense took a plunge (possibly due to the other writer taking over the work). I'll have to finish it to see if it picks up again. Anyhow, if you enjoyed Crichton books you'd probably enjoy reading The Martian. That was the most recent book that took my imagination to the depths Crichton was capable of. As with most of Crichton's books turned screenplays, the book is way better.

[@liner011f7]

Hey, if they counted Chernobyl deaths, like they're counting Covid deaths, they would exceed their 15,000 estimate.

[@geralddalton9451]

That quote is so brilliant it isn’t even funny!

[@Modernaire]

14:37 sounds so familiar?🤔 The largest health problem was the psychological damage due to lack of accurate information... negative health self-assessment, dependency on assistance from the state... a government... of authoritatively telling people they are going to die... so familiar.

[@harmanpabla7315]

I wonder how we should go about analyzing the current craze

[@sarahbeee]

They are doing what they've always done. Lying, creating problems, passing laws to control, stealing our wealth, etc., etc. Don't fall for the fear propagandists.

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

I wonder if the 17 people who gave this a thumbs down 1. Actually watched it, 2. posted a reason why they gave it a thumbs down? I suspect what we see here is virtue signaling.

[@awakenasleepsheep2861]

Exactly!!! 👀💩👀

[@roc7880]

thumbs up stupidity signalling

[@brucehutchinson9527]

I can if I assume and can bet you the 17 who gave thumbs down( now the visibility to thumbs-down is banded by KZbin 👎) are Progressive, Progressive leftist.

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

@@brucehutchinson9527 Progressives you say? You just might be on to something! :-)

[@sarahbeee]

Back in the day when you tube still allowed you to see the number of thumbs down given. As the information warfare wages, they no longer want people to see at a glance how many people actually agree or disagree with a topic, especially topics they want total "consensus" of and therefore control of. Convenient, isn't it?

[@ricka1799]

Brilliant! a modern classic.

[@typower9]

The first hour was excellent and after only about 5 minutes of Ames I love his talk.

[@ROBERTBROWN090564]

Yeah I find it’s much better to read science fictions novels to find out what’s really happening in the world than to read peer reviewed science

[@4TIMESAYEAR]

The book, while a work of fiction, used factual graphs and references/footnotes. You'd be amazed what you can learn from fiction these days. Most science fiction writers do phenomenal research and Crichton, being a physician, did not fail on this count. If you watched the speech, you know a part of the reality that was contained in the book. Yellowstone is but one example of the historical record that was included in the book.

[@jackaubrey8614]

“Most research published today is nothing more than confirmation of the current popular bias.” John Ioannidis, MD "The case against science is straightforward: much of scientific literature, perhaps half, may simply be untrue." - Richard Horton Lancet Editor When was the last time you read a 'peer-reviewed' paper that significantly broke with the current scientific 'consensus'? The chances are you haven't - because such a paper would be unlikely to 'pass' the peer review process...

[@jacquelinewoo1900]

he is always pop. i love him for it. Or we couldn't read it. get real.. His popularity transcends the beautiful mind behind the books. he speaks to regular readers. truth behind the talk.will miss him always. science is secondary to fiction.

[@awakenasleepsheep2861]

1000% agreed

[@stevegraham2535]

PBS would never show this.

[@sarahbeee]

Controlled MSM wouldn't show this. The last thing the powers that shouldn't be want is an informed populace capable of thinking for themselves and asking questions.

[@IF_u_Never_comment_again_u_win]

@@sarahbeeeif they could sell advertising time on it they would show it Sorry dipshits, you lose again

[@mcites]

State of fear: excellent! Crichton was a great man and writer!

[@stephenfowler4115]

The majority consensus is always wrong and just how wrong they are is never appreciated until disaster strikes.

[@joegrant413]

Oh the irony of the KZbin context link

[@toddhardin3929]

Yes, a brilliant mind indeed!

[@ForeverBennett]

A truly brilliant mind.

[@shaughnfourie304]

two GREAT BOOKS supporting DR CRICHTON 1 AN APPEAL TO REASON subtitled A cool look at global warming by Nigel Lawson 2 THE POLITICALLY INCORRECT GUIDE TO global warming by CHRISTOPHER HORNER Both reallly good

[@sarahbeee]

Thank you for the suggestions!

[@lavillablanca]

Bruce Ames’ presentation was both informative and funny! .

[@levineberlin7536]

More relevant now than ever: Corona Death Numbers

[@roc7880]

which are real moron

[@levineberlin7536]

@@roc7880 hahah

[@LightwalkerN7]

But flu numbers each year are not relevant. shush! pay no attention to the man behind the curtain

[@sharronkelly115]

@@LightwalkerN7 the 2020 political situation is real with implications of death. This Joseph Biden has caused gun sales to the Democrats all over the nation to cause a 6 month wait! With promise of nation wide shutdown, and increase taxes to 65%.............

[@markstewart4501]

@@sharronkelly115 Jumping in on the "party politics" game. Trump dropped 72,000 bombs in the first 3 years in office, sold weapons and weapon systems to Saudi Arabia that they turned around to back up their continual efforts of genicide in Yemen, Trump said the Corona Virus wasn't a threat and would go away after 10 people were show to have contracted it, two days before the election Trump declared that had ended the corona virus pandemic while RECORD numbers ARE getting it and dying from it, etc etc etc etc. Get off the dam* party politic band wagon...they both suck. They both manipulate Americans and the rest of the world. Yes, the United States has the best healthcare system in the world, IF you can afford it. Yes, we support democracy, IF USA leaders get to pick the leader. Yes, tarrifs make products more expensive, IF you want jobs to go to people willing to work for pennies an hour. Learn how to talk about ISSUES rather than "party politics". There are 10,000+ issues, and one party may represent you better on 10 or 20 issues, but f'k you on the other 9,990+ issues. aka the system needs an update. The MOBS on both sides aren't fixing anything. No, toting guns around while you get groceries or go to the post office aren't solving anything either...Sure, protect the 2nd Amendment, WE HAVE TWO political parties that are nutz, psychopathic, and sociopathic.

[@stevelawrence4722]

Great job

[@renee-mariekrugkrug3989]

For this Video - I began another video playlist called "You First"

[@tipple58]

Fascinating!

[@climatehero]

What a loss he is! His skeptical approach should be heard again.

[@kicknadeadcat]

True, what people fail to realize that science is governed by people and people are governed by money. They will say what ever you want hear as long as they are being paid. I believe there is a climate problem but am not convinced we caused it all or even a fraction. Glaciers melt glaciers freeze, they have doing this for eons. Newspapers sell more on hate then puppy stories that’s why you read so many hate articles. Doctors can be bought by drug companies and are. Even in archaeology, they will not change their dogma even with proof staring them right in the eye. People also do not like being wrong. They will fight you tooth and nail, even when they know they are wrong and you prove it to them. There are only a handful sciences that I can trust fully, rocket science is one that comes to mind because if someone is wrong about their calculation someone else dies. Undeniable proof and they fix it.

[@climatehero]

@@kicknadeadcat I believe in the physics involved. Humans convert potential energy such as coal, oil and gases into kinetic energy, heat, a good part of which warms the atmosphere.

[@Lurker1979]

This talk is still relevant in 2019, sadly.

[@awakenasleepsheep2861]

Yes... Yes it is!!!

[@smallbluemachine]

More so.

[@mightytaiger3000]

More so in 2020😐

[@nr7432]

this man is my hero.

[@kicknadeadcat]

When people ask me if I buy organic vegetables I tell them when they affordable otherwise no. They ask aren’t you afraid of what’s in those non organic. I tell them my parents came to the U S in 1950. My mother purchased what ever produce looked the best and a reasonably priced. These were times of some the worst pesticides were used and now banned. If you asked my mother if she purchased organic food she would not know what you were taking about. I was fed this produce growing up. My father died kind of young 68 but he was a chain smoker and smoking since the age of eight. So no wonder he got throat cancer. He was also an alcoholic and diabetic. My mother only drank wine on occasion and never smoked lived until 94. I turned 70 this year. I did smoked until I was 28 and quit because my cough was sounding like my father. I couldn’t breath. Ate like the US food pyramid suggested and gained too much weight and was developing diabetes. At 64 I decided to do something about it and did research. Both of my parents were diabetic as well as both sides of my family. When I looked what the consensus was on food it was that fat was the problem. What I found out that at least in my family it was carbs. They were very high in carbs. In fact I would say 76% or more of what we eat was carbs. Carbs which turns into sugar in our system was at such a high rate that everyone was diabetic. Once I lowered the carbs my weight came off, my sugar stabilized and no longer heading in their direction. All my doctor labs are perfect for most people a lot younger then me and don’t need any medication. Food is my medicine. If I would listened to science I would eating the same way and killing my self. I now eat whatever I want but just pay more attention of how much of what. Watch the sugar, wheat, rice, potatoes, etc. And as long as it’s natural fat I eat as much as I want. Animal, olive oil, coconut oil, talo, lard,etc. in fact tests of my heart showed improvement from 5 year prior. And not that was bad to begin with. Now I am skeptical about all science when money is involved. Am the sheep that became the lion…..I think I’ll have nice cup of carcinogenic coffee now….

[@davidhunt7427]

*_The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves and wiser people so full of doubts._* ~ Bertrand Russell *_All political theories assume, of course, that most individuals are very ignorant. Those who plead for liberty differ from the rest in that they include among the ignorant themselves as well as the wisest._* ~ Friedrich von Hayek *_And to say that society ought to be governed by the opinion of the wisest and best, though true, is useless. Whose opinion is to decide who are the wisest and best?_* ~ Thomas Babington Macaulay *_Success is born out of arrogance, but greatness comes from humility._* ~ Marco Piere White *_Without humility there can be no humanity._* ~ John Buchan *_I am certain there is too much certainty in the world._* ~ Michael Crichton, MD. *_There is no such thing as consensus science. If it’s consensus, it isn’t science. If it’s science, it isn’t consensus. Period._* ~ Michael Crichton, MD. *_Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts._* ~ Richard Feynman *_The first principle is that you must not fool yourself - and you are the easiest person to fool._* ~ Richard Feynman *_I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned._* ~ Richard Feynman *_An extremely healthy dose of skepticism about the reliability of science is an absolutely inevitable consequence of any scientific study of its track record._* ~ Michael Scriven *_Humility is absolutely necessary for true learning._* ~ Robert T. Kiyosaki *_Humility is the essence of love and intelligence; it is not an achievement._* ~ Jiddu Krishnamurti *_Humility will open more doors than arrogance ever will._* ~ Zig Ziglar *_Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues._* ~ Confucius *_It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels._* ~ Augustine of Hippo *_The young want massive confidence. The wise avoid it._* ~ Maxime Lagacé *_I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance._* ~ Diogenes *_Moral certainty is always a sign of cultural inferiority. The more uncivilized the man, the surer he is that he knows precisely what is right and what is wrong._* ~ H.L. Mencken *_I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men._* ~ Lao Tzu *_Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it._* ~ Colin Powell *_Learn to laugh at yourselves as one must laugh!_* ~ Friedrich Nietzsche *_In humility is the greatest freedom. As long as you have to defend the imaginary self that you think is important, you lose your peace of heart._* ~ Thomas Merton *_Arrogance repels. Humility inspires._* ~ Robin Sharma *_If I had to name my greatest strength, I guess it would be my humility. Greatest weakness, it’s possible that I’m a little too awesome._* ~ Barack Obama

[@one4change4thebetter]

Regarding the fellow who talked about chemicals that are carcinogenic. I remember one study that found two chemicals in broccoli that separately caused/promoted cancer but when given together they suppressed/prevented cancer. No two or more pesticides, herbicides or fungicides suppress cancer. This lack of discussion is called an error on his part of omission. He doesn't mention the difference between the chemicals in whole foods versus the codes, poisons, from the lab. Chemistry is complex. Cyanide is toxic but is just one atom of carbon and one atom of nitrogen, yet when ingested it binds with hemoglobin and prevents the transport of oxygen.

[@szczecinianin666]

Thiss is so cool :D

[@robertfox6940]

No shortage of fear mongers.

[@paulburket]

“Amy want green drop drink.”

[@arcanekrusader]

yeah, I will. Thanks!

[@smallstudiodesign]

Footnote: 00:08:30 introduction to Michael Crichton

[@richardford9321]

Almost no one talks about the limits of knowing, yet that is what Complexity teaches us. As the philosopher Immanuel Kant has written we can only observe phenomena. Data sufficient to make even a preliminary guess will continue to evade us. Yet half baked methodology is what is cited to try to persuade us. It is scaremongering and we have an obligation to reject it wholesale.

[@The_Crimson_Fucker]

The narrative of "oh, look at the wise Amerindians and how they were in tune with nature" and how it's changed over time very entertaining. The fundamental premise of "these noble people are so much wiser and better than us and we stand to learn much from them" has remained, but what we have to learn from them, why they're noble, how they're actually wiser or better has changed drastically and to the point of self contradiction several times over - and always in alignment with the political and social inclinations of the person repeating it. I think that is very amusing.

[@brucehutchinson9527]

@ the Crimson F***** . Native Americans, American Indians, have a mixed history just like every people culture in the world they fought each other killed each other the captive took slaves. Learn how to use and cook native plants not to be obese and ill. Used psychedelic plants in a responsible way until the white man gave them alcohol. Knew how to manage the land -AND-. Killed elk and bison to the point of near Extinction by the time they have use of horses and firearms. All mixed results

[@The_Crimson_Fucker]

@@brucehutchinson9527 They already had alcohol well before Europeans touched on America and they did not use psychadelics "responsibly". The fact that it had a religious significance to them does not make it responsible. If anything it makes it loopier.

[@brucehutchinson9527]

@@The_Crimson_Fucker . I was not aware they had alcohol I'm not I'm not surprised. But they didn't have european-style liquor. Your comment about them being irresponsible and lupier with psychedelic substances makes no sense.

[@sharkduck7570]

When is this going to be a movie or mini-series

[@ianbrown7089]

They never will because it's The Truth ! That's why Michael is no longer with us !

[@jesuschrist921]

Denny's is still reporting Moons Over Myhammy which is strange I think.

[@rylion2770]

The global warming alarmists are as close to being the literal Old Woman Who Swalloed the Fly as one can be

[@matronmalice9867]

I love that youtube felt they had to tell me all about global warming because heavens forbid I hear something different than the swill the media beast spews.

[@science212]

Independent Institute is a good place. It's for capitalism.

[@Questioner365]

Don't worry, we can vote on truth!

[@unapolagetic]

Skip to 8:40

[@susanfurman]

Michael Crichton used his knowledge of science and medicine to write his books. He is indeed a Doctor. He has a PhD. A genius. He is greatly missed.

[@turkfiles]

Dr. Crichton actually had an MD degree from Harvard School of Medicine. After graduation he decided that he did not want to pursue a career as a medical doctor.

[@renee-mariekrugkrug3989]

He had accomplished becoming a M.D. Medicine

[@1pedalsteel374]

Haven’t you heard? The sky is falling!

[@duncefunce1513]

Does the feedback carry on all the way through?

[@azurephoenix9546]

Love Crichton, but found the proceeding speakers much more informative and interesting and to the point. They are the types of academics and researchers I grew up with, who didn't have the luxury of endless taxpayer funding, who were honest about the science and about the abuse of it.

[@aditaruno2853]

YEAHH

[@ccaammiinniiito2]

Does anyone know why the "ch" in Michael's surname is silent? What is his ethnicity?

[@jaranarm]

His last name is of Scottish origin.

[@ccaammiinniiito2]

Thanks. The tendency is to pronounce it the way its spelled, Crichton!

[@alexgarcia3371]

jaranarm That's correct : Crichton (pronounced CRY-TAWN) is a small village in Midlothian, Scotland, around 2 miles south of Pathhead and the same east of Gorebridge. The name is derived from the Gaelic word crioch, which means border, and the Old English word toune which means farm or settlement. To the west of the village is the 15th-century parish church, formerly a collegiate church, established by William Crichton, 1st Lord Crichton, who served as Lord Chancellor of Scotland from 1439 to 1453. To the south of the church is Crichton Castle, begun in the late 14th century by William's father John de Crichton, and featuring a fine 16th-century Italianate courtyard façade.

[@456zounds]

Jay Young Good question...and a fine answer by Alex. I might add that there are a number of words and place names in the UK, such as Edinburgh and the Thames, which are not pronounced as one might expect. Perhaps I will add that I've been most gratified to catch several really fine British TV programs over the last few years, such as Doc Martin, New Tricks. Mr. Selfridge, Downton Abbey. Damn fine stuff!!

[@ccaammiinniiito2]

Bill Benton True. American education dropped the ball when it abandoned the study of different languages which would've given people like me a better understanding of other cultures. Shouldn't we at least have European Studies? lol!!!

[@BLAISEDAHL96]

Absolute chad. Long live the King