When does skepticism become conspiracy delusion?

[@thedavidpakmanshow]

SIGN NOW: Do NOT confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense! atadvocacy.com/sph1113?ref=dp

[@lisam2496]

I'm in my '50s and believe it or not I had a media class when I was in middle school that was fantastic. It taught about propaganda, including misleading headlines, loaded emotional language in news articles, subliminal messages, etc. It really did enable me to think critically about the news that I was being exposed to. It's probably one of the reasons I'm on the left. I also have to college degrees and I really feel that that contributes to creating a well-rounded person. A Liberal arts curriculum and the exposure of a diverse population of other students, enhanced my worldview.

[@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231]

So why do you believe anything Pakman says, if you're so well versed in misleading media?

[@Woke-Fact-checked]

It must of warned you about channels like David’s then!

[@DavidPakmanshow-w1]

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[@Afura33]

@@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231 better question, why are you here?

[@eclipse-sh1qmZ3mOtcua]

It's great that you had a media class that taught you how to critically think. We desperately need classes like that for every person, so they can learn how to determine what is evidence, and what is belief and how to differentiate between those.

[@TheGiggleMasterP]

When you stop believing in peer reviewed science because you believe something else, its conspiracy.

[@andyj845]

Nearly everything RFK Jr has said is backed by peer reviewed science.

[@Peaceplease41nc]

@@andyj8451000 scientists vs 2 scientists ?

[@enon8116]

@@OldManYellsAtCloudswatch them bring up out of context, misrepresented, and/or unvetted/unverified articles or studies

[@CC-xn5xi]

Our "peer reviewed science" has been corrupted by plagiarism and false results, etc.​@@andyj845

[@dannyoneill2664]

​@@OldManYellsAtCloudsso true 😅

[@KJ-eh5oo]

As a polio survivor, I've never questioned any vaccine. Heading out to get my annual boosters first thing in the morning.

[@andyj845]

The polio vaccine is the number one cause of polio in the world today.

[@Woke-Fact-checked]

You really are a true subscriber of this channel!

[@DavidPakmanshow-w1]

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[@jay31415]

I am also a Polio survivor. I never had Polio, but I had the Polio vaccine, and I survived.

[@neeldani7450]

"Heading out to get my annual boosters first thing in the morning." No, you are not.

[@jgreen2015]

Skepticism means not believing anything until the evidence is sufficient. Conspiracy theory is believing things which are not based on evidence. One does not become the other. They are polar opposites

[@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231]

Well if they're calling it a theory, that doesn't mean they believe it's true with certainty. They just believe it's the best explanation.

[@ncwordman]

@@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231 In science, a theory doesn't mean what it means to a layman. Science never "believes" anything. A scientific theory is based on the scientific method and repeated experimentation, and peer reviewed.

[@dannyoneill2664]

​@@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231that's what a theory is, the best explanation based on all the research we have

[@DavidPakmanshow-w1]

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[@jgreen2015]

@dannyoneill2664 a theory is a model of reality that gives outputs accurately to certain inputs as we see in reality.

[@troystallard6895]

There's a difference between healthy skepticism and an open mind, and being so empty-headed the wind is whistling between your ears.

[@fadfudge4719]

toe jogan

[@peach495]

Thank god we didn't have Trumpers in the 50's. We'd all have polio today.

[@ThePatrix1879]

That's why we can't have Trumpanzees in the 2030s

[@WitchidWitchid]

The problem is that when we have people who deny science in favor of quackery or unfounded conspiracy making important decisions we can have Polio back again today along with measles, mumps, whooping cough, etc. Who knows,.maybe even smallpox may creep back out should it be hiding deep in the woodwork somewhere. It is of vital importance that those making decisions on health policy be rational.and base their decision on sound valid science as opposed to cranks, anecdotal claims, pseudoscience, quackery, personal bias, etc.

[@ericlipps9459]

Not all, surely. But we might well see a lot more people kept alive by artificial breathing apparatus or in wheelchairs.

[@track1949]

Yes. A great observation.

[@track1949]

​@ericlipps9459 Or dead. We really don't have any polio " infrastructure " now. Kennedy actually is not quite old enough to remember the last big po polio outbreak.

[@vincentpauly7850]

When I was young, I used to bash big pharma. It was so easy then since I didn't feel like I needed big pharma and there was plenty I could find to be suspicious about. Now that I'm a senior, I'm a lot less critical of big pharma. Sure, there are still issues, but most of them are not unique to pharmaceutical companies, they are just part of capitalism. And now that I have need of big pharma, I have to also appreciate the good that they do. And they do do good. For every false claim made by pharmaceutical companies, there are just as many or more false claims leveled against them.

[@Siunami0410]

Ok, that's fair, but let's be honest, there's an opioid problem because of big pharma.

[@towada1066]

" without data you're just another guy with an opinion " ...

[@OhGawdHesGotAGun]

Amen!

[@stoneneils]

What is sorely missing in most youtube videos are numbers. In real life most arguments/debates are won via numbers not words.

[@n484l3iehugtil]

@@stoneneils Depends on what the argument/debate is about. Physical and mathematical facts don't have their truth contingent on the number of people supporting them.

[@MrExplosion449]

“The plural of anecdote isn’t data”

[@DavidPakmanshow-w1]

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[@MrExplosion449]

@ No way! It’s actually David!

[@InnerRise]

It's antidotes

[@FactStorm]

LOL, many people don't understand this..especially religious folk who say "they walked with jesus/he answered their prayers"..or anything along those lines. Delusional!

[@proteus404]

A scary hypothetical; what happens if another pandemic hits with RFK heading up HHS?

[@siswohlslagel8919]

That's terrifying. Covid with dump was horrible. Yikes

[@enon8116]

@@siswohlslagel8919the worst we can hope for is an outright ban of vaccines

[@JamesMilne-hi2ot]

We'll be injecting disinfectant.

[@edwardlucke634]

he won't be confirmed

[@siswohlslagel8919]

@enon8116 that would be the worst. I'm sure those that3 know how dangerous that is would speak up

[@scientistwithanaxe2570]

I employ Occam's Razor (the simplest explanation is most likely) and what I call Holmes' Law (after eliminating the impossible, the remainder, no matter how improbable, is the truth). A conspiracy theorist decides to believe the improbable WITHOUT eliminating more simplistic explanations with evidence that they are impossible.

[@SeanUCF]

100%

[@troystallard6895]

I have a brother who by most measures is an intelligent person. But if there are nine reasonable explanations for something and one whacked-out one, he goes for the whacked-out possibility every time. I don't think there's anything that can be done about people like him, except to hope they aren't too contagious.

[@FactStorm]

Some superstitious conspiracy theorists go for a route TOO simple. While Occam's Razor has its place, it doesn't sum it the issue

[@fadfudge4719]

@@FactStorm yes i have noticed this too

[@mikeywallis4085]

@@FactStorm Yes the simplest explanation fallacy is actually a huge problem in healthcare. "When you hear hooves think horses not zebras" comes to mind. That's perfectly fine if you are a horse, but some of us unfortunately are actually zebras and a system designed to discount our existence makes getting sufficient healthcare incredibly difficult.

[@michaeldeierhoi4096]

Thankd for raising this topic on discriminating healthy skepticism from conspiracy theory and delusional thinking. The former defines the what most people in the world want to see particularly the liberal and progressive community whereas the latter defines defines trump and the maga movement. There is of some gray area in this distinction because nothing is truly black and white.

[@ebrotherhood]

David, one of your absolute best commentaries!!!! Well done!!!

[@SouziQ]

What is happening!?! I’ve never bought into conspiracy theories. I refuse to subscribe to that nonsense. witnessing it go main stream is blowing my mind

[@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231]

Everyone believes at least one conspiracy theory, even if you don't believe in any, that means you believe in the completely insane theory that there's no such thing as conspiracies.

[@DavidPakmanshow-w1]

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[@DavidPakmanshow-w1]

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[@eclipse-sh1qmZ3mOtcua]

Today's world is a long distance away from the American Revolution which was brought about by people reading books such as "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine and the early American citizens who read "The Age of Reason" by Thomas Paine.

[@drugmoney4996]

People once thought all the Diddy stuff was a theory too, and look how that turned out.

[@hwhack]

The line between rational thought and insanity is well understood. It's exactly when they start to reject demonstratable reality and insist that their beliefs can never be wrong

[@DavidPakmanshow-w1]

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[@michaeldeierhoi4096]

That is exactly like what creationists and fundamentalists say in their literal interpretation of the Bible. Since their beliefs are not based in data and evidence their claims are non-falsifiable. Such beliefs are how to make people think noncritically and thus dumbs down conversations.

[@hwhack]

@@michaeldeierhoi4096 facts don't care about your beliefs

[@michaeldeierhoi4096]

@@hwhack What you did right there is take the word 'beliefs' out of my comment and out of context to completely misunderstand what I stated. Because I never spoke of my beliefs, but instead of the creationists and fundamentalists who are committed to their beliefs with no concern for data or the evidence. See the difference?

[@hwhack]

@@michaeldeierhoi4096 You're simply lying.

[@moonpearl4736]

Please continue to talk about this issue regularly, we are going to need to be reminded.

[@confusingtoad]

Never forget what RFK Jr’s group Children’s Health Defense did to kids in American Samoa

[@tylerhackner9731]

When you stop believing in actual peer reviewed science

[@andyj845]

Nearly everything RFK Jr. has said is backed by peer reviewed science.

[@ncwordman]

@@andyj845 Give examples, and the sources for those examples. Hint: There isn't any.

[@andyj845]

@@ncwordman If you are referring to David's examples. Notice that he doesn't attribute them to RFK Jr. directly, but just shows his picture. It's because he doesn't believe them. He just wants his audience to believe so.

[@dannyoneill2664]

​@@andyj845so you admit he has made claims that are not backed by science?

[@andyj845]

@@ncwordman Go to React 19

[@AmorYMigas]

I’m going to play this many times to help myself and to be more capable of seeing through the errors in thinking. For me , it can be hard when it comes to health, supplements and food. I recognize my lack of critical thinking when it comes to that.

[@janmortimer1758]

😂try listening to r f k and form your own opinion!

[@TheInfiniteSheldon]

Healthy skepticism is the willingness to apply skepticism against your own beliefs or that which supports your own beliefs. Those who are willing to do this put a great deal of thought into their worldview and understand the skepticism against it. Unhealthy skepticism is the unwillingness to apply skepticism against your own beliefs or that which supports your beliefs. Those who are unwilling to do this don't put a great deal of though into their worldview, and regard skepticism against it as malicious, existentially threatening, or unworthy of closer examination.

[@janmortimer1758]

This ch is unhealthy!toxic

[@RaeRaenicorrrn]

Science itself has no agenda, and continues to evolve as we learn more.

[@MsEagle20]

Science has an agenda just like anything else!

[@drugmoney4996]

Big money corrupts science.

[@andyj845]

People in the power centers of society corrupt science to suit their agendas though.

[@herculesbrofister265]

@@drugmoney4996 not at all. science is what it is. what's done with the outcome is left to others. usually trump's kind of people. the execs of big oil, chem companies like 3M, big pharma, etc.

[@JamesSalie]

I'm not so sure that's still true. Just saying.

[@bevquillen8846]

I'm a retired 31 years teacher - start in kindergarten with age appropriate material

[@manofthehour6856]

There is an opinion piece in this past week's "The Economist" (a magnificent publication that I highly recommend to anyone who likes a pragmatic view of the world) which indicated some very unlikely but plausible "worst case scenario" disasters that could occur in 2025, and one is another pandemic. It's a real concern even though, amazingly, people seem to have forgotten it. During the campaign, I remember Mike Johnson deflecting a tough question posed by Jake Tapper, and the Speaker's response was "I think the American people are thinking if they are better off now than four years ago." Are you kidding me, Reagan wannabe? Four years ago (even from now), the economy was still uncertain, millions of lost jobs, and there was still a pandemic with people dying and NO VACCINE yet available!!! I didn't need to be reminded of that, but somehow, people chose not to remember, forgot, or were brainwashed by rightwing media. It's really hard to support any of these yahoos when their motives are questionable, their abilities grossly deficient of their positions, etc. In the 1980s, there was a commericial for an over the counter medicine, like a pain reliever. The spokesperson said, "I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV." It was well known at the time, and I was always, "HUH??? Why would I want to listen to someone who acts the part but has no qualifications. Pretty much at Trump cabinet nominee or administration official. It's sad that they will collapse under the weight of their own egos and ambition. At least talent and knowledge won't add to that weight.

[@eclipse-sh1qmZ3mOtcua]

Yes, "The Economist" is an excellent source of well-analyzed information!

[@russellmania5349]

The real question is why does a product need a liability shield? Now this is critical thinking David.

[@Swedishpolymath]

The other real question is why do Americans always believe Russia is evil and hates the EU. American lives depends on this. I am getting really angry. My cousin has just called Elina Valtonen to ask if a trip to Moscow could be arranged. He wants to take over the Wagner Group.

[@proudsheep9770]

Why indeed. Have you even tried looking into the origins of the vaccine injury compensation program, or the NCVIA of 1986?

[@USUG0]

Nope! It is because like everything you buy from coffee to microwave oven come with all sorts of warnings. Just in case. And even safe vaccines/drugs in rare cases, for a million reasons, can cause problems to someone. With a chance 100/1000 times lower than getting injured/die in a car accident. And yet, you hop in your car every day, with no worries. In summary, your comment clearly indicates you have no critical thinking at all

[@krtong]

"ive been trying to get the mercury out of our fish for 30 years. nobody ever called me anti fish." -rfk jr.

[@aeh323]

False equivalence. There are no benefits to mercury

[@kenvaughn1536]

Anyone notice how 95% of the rights conspiracies ended up being true😂😂 its funny as liberals call Anyone thats not a liberal dumb . But you all seem to always be years behind in reality

[@stephenarvay857]

Great presentation ! This is a good one to get oneself thinking !

[@Adyen11234]

The line is when you can't find definitive proof of your ideas, but still believe that there's some hidden information just out of reach which will prove your belief.

[@Craxin01]

My complaint with the pharmaceutical industry isn't that they make drugs that aren't effective or that they are tricking people into buying their products like other industries do. My complaint is that they manufacture lifesaving and\or life improving medicine but charge exorbitant prices. I should be taking medication, but that medication would cost me over ten thousand dollars a year to get it without insurance. Even with insurance, it's damned expensive, especially if the insurance company decides I don't need it (read, they don't want to pay for it).

[@stoneneils]

That not on your pharma industry, that's on your politicians.

[@Craxin01]

@@stoneneils Politicians bowing to corporate power, you know, like the pharmaceutical industry.

[@Cyn240]

My family has covid so thanksgiving has been canceled

[@russellmania5349]

You canceling thanks giving over some test that told you that you had Covid. You do realize that the quarantine period according to the CDC which you trust is only 24 hours right?

[@I_am_Junebug]

I really hope he is not approved. He is a nut case.

[@Woke-Fact-checked]

Not as much of a nut case as David

[@edwardlucke634]

musk is threatening to primary gop senators lets hope they don't chicken out

[@Afura33]

@@Woke-Fact-checked oh no so what are you doing here then?

[@DavidPakmanshow-w1]

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[@Woke-Fact-checked]

@@Afura33 to laugh at his delusional subscribers mostly.

[@terirachelsims8928]

Thank you again for your hard word and sharing good information. If Trump gets his way, we may have no choice, and many of us will die. This current situation is literally deadly serious and many in the judicial system should feel guilty for pandering to Trump for years while he did as he pleased with impunity. He is still not a sitting President, so it's not too late to save the U.S. and its citizens.

[@aatt3209]

Basic elements to critical thinking can be learned by starting to grow you own food even if it is a little tomato in a sunny corner of your little, tiny apartment. Growing food will teach you many things about truth, scientific facts, health, nature, and finance.

[@robertr9165]

RFK Jr believes what he says. His skill is to quote a medical study from a peer reviewed journal to justify his statement. The problem is that he cherry-picks sentences from the article as support. When he does this during an interview, even an expert cannot counter his statement because they do not have the article in front of them. For this reason, many experts refuse to debate RFK Jr.

[@kylebolt1951]

You guys are well in the delusion and paranoid psychosis stage. Loving it, double down.

[@krtong]

always love the "critical thinkers" reading a script giving people zero facts and just telling people what to think. And im not talking about rfk jr.

[@janmortimer1758]

🎯worried about his sh@r£s in B P 🤔

[@bradleygerber7317]

At the intersection of RFK and Junior...

[@DavidPakmanshow-w1]

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[@wadeebert13]

Healthy skepticism relies on credible, verifiable information. Very nice.

[@hippie_4762]

When you stop wondering that you might be wrong.

[@edwardlucke634]

my ex maga friend of 35 years tried to convince me chips were being installed with the vaccine .

[@Afura33]

Ah yea maga heads don't care so much about science or facts lol they also believe that we can create cat5 hurricanes and aim them at red states 😆

[@eclipse-sh1qmZ3mOtcua]

Yes, I know nuts like that also.

[@drugmoney4996]

I've never heard that, it sounds pretty silly, but are we supposed to believe everything the media says? Shouldn't people question things? Or are we supposed to believe everything we're told without question?

[@Hirnlego999]

@@drugmoney4996 Media, it was in many places in socialmedia during the pandemic

[@markrobinowitz8473]

@@drugmoney4996 Just because there are official lies doesn't mean the Earth is flat.

[@bpalpha]

Maybe you should have like a doctorate in biochemistry before you feel qualified to make health decisions for an entire population.

[@1987BillyBob]

Why?

[@AndrewNevin]

@@1987BillyBob So we wouldn't have children that turn into "adults" like you.

[@マイルス_パワー-狐のテイルスだわ]

@@1987BillyBob Would you make someone who doesn't know how to cook to cook your own meals?

[@1987BillyBob]

@@マイルス_パワー-狐のテイルスだわ no. That is why I support Trump's picks. He is picking people that know how to cook as opposed to corrupt people who fail their way up.

[@tomservo56954]

​@@1987BillyBobCook what?

[@MatthewSmith-qd6du]

for me often the answer is when you keep "asking questions" despite being given answers, and just ignoring facts

[@Whoever68]

With RFK in charge of health there will be one big winner, polio!

[@marcellominzoni7691]

Very well and clearly explained. I agree 100%

[@russellmania5349]

I'm sure Snowden was also labeled a conspiracy theorist.

[@stoneneils]

Never, that is why young people believe conspiracies....you call things conpiracies when they never were. Even what he revealed most people knew, he just confirmed it.

[@russellmania5349]

@ Thats not what you guys said when Alex Jones was talking about smart devices spying on us. You guys called him a crazy conspiracy theorist.

[@russellmania5349]

@ Alex Jones was talking about government spying and you guys called him crazy.

[@hm5142]

If people like Kennedy become leaders, I am outta here. I have been a physicist for 50 years and have seen and felt the contempt for science and expertise in the US. Now it is mainstream policy. I am not sure how we get out of this, and I am too old to wait for it.

[@In_Case_Im_Fake]

BYE!

[@stoneneils]

USA is not going to be looked at for science expertise anymore anyhow...those days are over. China is serious, America is not.

[@brianna56ism]

The covid vaccine has done not to harm me. I have not had covid but keep my vaccines up to date. Best to be safe rather than rather then get sick

[@thomdrolet2624]

I never got the shot, I also never got covid. I know a bunch of people who's health has declined some quite seriously some terminally after taking it. I know nobody that didn't partake that has had bad outcomes.

[@avlitch1643]

​@@thomdrolet2624I also did not get it fortunately. And had not a single problem that way. Everyone I know that is pro vaccine, are getting it repeatedly and still think it's efficient. Plus the numerous terrible side effects they get with it

[@GenX1979]

I wonder what DP would think of trump reinstating Edward Snowden’s citizenship and appointing him head of the NSA.

[@janmortimer1758]

Yeah🎉🎉🎉

[@whiskeykilmer1866]

David, you want $25 for what looks to be about a 100 page book that won't be available until the end of March? Good luck with that.

[@vivisimonvi]

What evidence? "I saw it on Facebook" 🤦🤦🤦

[@rosemariebredahl9519]

Thank you 💙

[@andrewtaynton3402]

Excellent video. Thanks David.

[@janmortimer1758]

😂

[@RichardWhite-f2u]

Dropping like flies.

[@oskarrecon8151]

better question is when does something cease tobe a coincidence,.

[@DavidPakmanshow-w1]

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[@miketower3272]

Why let the truth get in the way of a good conspiracy theory?

[@redpooljack777]

Not sure how you are relating these together; as you aren't skeptical and you never left conspiratorial delusion regarding these particular products.

[@michaeldeierhoi4096]

Your comment strongly suggests that you misunderstood the distinction that David was making between a healthy skepticism that uses evidence to evaluate a system vs using conspiracy theory which uses a blanket approach to denying everything about the issue in question like saying all vaccines are bad, but having no evidence to back up any of those claims.

[@fadfudge4719]

which belief of david's is not substantiated by the data?

[@peterbathum2775]

Avoid all processed foods.

[@wtmayhew]

There was just a recall of raw milk batch from a Fresno County, California dairy today, Nov. 25, because it contained bird flu.

[@roosterfu231]

If a conservative watches this their head might explode, it makes too much sense.

[@Grommok]

Excellent points.

[@VooV830]

🚨Thank you for sharing this important information. 💯

[@peterbathum2775]

Who else dislikes yotubbs new format for the phone? Tiny type, unneeded buttons. And the difficult editing that opens unwanted junk and erases what yiu wrote is designed to BLOCK COMMENTS.

[@chalinp4886]

All I know my sister healthy mother of 3 pass after the second shot so I don’t trust anything

[@Pho-KingSoupTonechasr]

Most right wingers aren't skeptical, they're cynical. Not the same thing.

[@esotericeveryday]

Great video David you just decribed the most important skill we all can have and that is; DISCERNMENT.

[@stvdl9753]

When does consistently ridiculing unfalsified theories become a problem?

[@SteveJ-o3o]

Schools do not want children to think for themselves. Its easier to brain wash them that way. We should teach kids critical thinking.

[@ttrestle]

To understand proper skepticism, one must first build a strong foundation in critical thinking, epistemology, the scientific method, and recognizing fallacious argumentation. Without this foundation, skepticism can become misguided or superficial. Consider atheism as an example. Some atheists base their lack of belief on a solid understanding of evidence and reasoning. These individuals tend to remain atheists because their conclusions are rooted in critical thinking. Others, however, may reject belief in God for emotional or circumstantial reasons, such as anger at their parents or dissatisfaction with a church. Without a foundation in critical thinking, they may return to religious belief later, as their skepticism was never properly grounded. This lack of foundational understanding also explains why many conservative Americans claim to be skeptics but arrive at conclusions unsupported by evidence. For instance, some argue the COVID-19 vaccine is unsafe based on “research” that is either nonexistent or drawn from unreliable sources lacking peer-reviewed data. These individuals often struggle to distinguish between credible evidence and pseudoscience, mistaking contrarianism for genuine skepticism.

[@X2LR8]

Are you a Science Authoritarian (SA)? All science that doesn’t support your worldview, is anti-science right? Ha.

[@ncwordman]

There's no such thing, except for people who don't really understand science. Like you.

[@DavidPakmanshow-w1]

🤍🤍sᴇɴᴅ🤍🤍ᴍᴇ🤍🤍ᴀ🤍🤍ᴅɪʀᴇᴄᴛ🤍🤍ᴛᴇxᴛ🤍±𝟷𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟹𝟻𝟶𝟿𝟷𝟺𝟸😊

[@Afura33]

@@ncwordman good point

[@Peaceplease41nc]

Interesting that you’re accusing others of being a ‘Science Authoritarian’ while simultaneously dismissing science that doesn’t align with your worldview. Seems like you’re embodying the very contradiction you’re criticizing.

[@russellmania5349]

@@ncwordman You guys have a very hard time with basic biology.

[@neko-chan6145]

do more of this. defining the words and brings examples

[@Baekstrom]

You should question anyone who has a very near match between what they WANT to believe and what they DO believe. Truth rarely caters to your preferences.

[@tfmajka13]

It will be interesting to see how this plays out with RFK. It's one thing to spout these baseless claims when you are lone cowboy but the stakes are a lot higher when you are in charge of the nation's health and lives are at stake.

[@jacobshorter7204]

NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER (😈malignant-overt👿)

[@janmortimer1758]

D@vid yep!

[@blakewalker84120]

Not your best video. The title asks a question. Then you spent 5 minutes not answering it. All you did was give some examples. To a person struggling to understand the difference, they didn't get a meaningful methodology to understand the difference until almost exactly 5 minutes into the video. Answer the title question, explain the answer, then provide examples. You definitely put the cart before the horse.

[@janmortimer1758]

Wake up!it’s what he does! He’s a dreadful debater but thinks he’s the best.in fact he’s laughed at on u. Tube

[@stoneneils]

Data over anecdotes. The end.

[@andyj845]

He's among the most blatant bad faith actors on KZbin. He could have easily had RFK Jr. on his channel. The reason he hasn't is obvious. He would get obliterated and he knows it.

[@stoneneils]

@@andyj845 Who would have RFK on his channel unless they believed the BS he said. RFK will be respected the minute he says 'fast food makes you fat' and works on that problem.

[@bentepetersen7514]

He's worm has eaten He's brain....if he ewer had one, i Mean 😱

[@manuelcampagna7781]

On 20 October I got my fifth COVID-19 vaccination.

[@chrisglosser7318]

The burden of proof is on the extraordinary claim

[@emmajones8590]

It always amazes me how conspiracy theorists believe that huge numbers of people would be able to keep certain information under wraps.

[@debbiem7443]

Exactly!!!

[@VaiOr6]

The name conspiracy theory is misleading. A theory would mean that there proofs or science behind an idea, but most of the time there isn't

[@Insill]

In Finland we have media literacy classes in schools, you Americans need the same.

[@trevorchester4439]

Why?

[@dropsetden8978]

This is David's most bizarre video yet.

[@janmortimer1758]

Worried about his sh@r£s in B P.he doesn’t stop bagging out r.f. K

[@In_Case_Im_Fake]

the guy is sooooooo weird! ive never seen him before, but he seems like a real nutter!

[@janmortimer1758]

@@In_Case_Im_Fakeabsolutely

[@derekray5513]

THE QUESTION: "When does the healthy skepticism that is set up to challenge authority in a meaningful way, cross the line into paranoid conspiracy delusion?'" 0:18 thru 0:30 THE ANSWER: Never -- as long as science is brought into the equation. Since you've chosen the remain ignorant on the subject..., Dave, allow me to pontificate... First -- one identifies the harmful components that damage human health. Then -- bring in the science to prove it. That is followed by the lawyers to hold the offenders accountable. Finally -- new laws are passed to eradicate the contaminates. This is a tried-and-true way that Kennedy has used for 40 years to keep the high polluting poisoners from damaging human health. The difference now is that more aggression will be applied, those laws will be passed much faster, and the penalties for the offenders will be much greater. Get used to it -- Health is our greatest wealth -- Anyone who argues against that -- Is the one who is delusional..., Dave.

[@janmortimer1758]

🎯he’s worried about his sh@r£ prof!ts.actually,the powers that be via the corps are already poised to make it hard for r. F. K. .w@tch j d@re v!d on it.

[@Skililik]

Where was this "science" in Samoa?

[@derekray5513]

@@Skililik Not sure which science you're referring to. However, there's plenty of empirical evidence to justify the moves that are about to be made by Kennedy for a healthier country. So, brace yourself. Also be advised that the DNC via the media lies about the Kennedy positions on specific data points. Case in point: They claim that RFK Jr. is antivax. But in his testimony before a congressional inquiry, he stated that he was not "antivax." In fact, he had taken all available and required vaccines throughout his life except the Covid Vax. His position is that some vaccines are manufactured incorrectly which can lead to health problems. And that it's the manufacturing process and the oversight that has to be delt with. Over the next four years you're going to hear a ton of BS about what Bobby is up to. The perpetrators of this BS are scared of him, and they should be. He's about to hand them their asses for the reckless disregard they've shown when it comes to the health of Americans, particularly the children. And it's not just the Dems that have fu*ked up. The Reps share equal blame. And then there's this. Most of us are behind him all the way. So, unless you're going to lend a hand, stay out of the fu*king way.

[@captain_context9991]

The answer is: WAY before the current state of things.

[@In_Case_Im_Fake]

david pakman... more like david hackman amirite! his head is too large and his eyes too close together.

[@stoneneils]

kids like u need a life or you'll never find girlfriends or jobs...its time peanut.

[@Hirnlego999]

Mr Bleach Boy and mr Brainworm. What a team

[@terrylambert8149]

It becomes a conspiracy because you don't understand the math involved in interpreting the results of the research.

[@davidfaustino4476]

Almost immediately.

[@Leigh53-k6h]

Lol, "But I did my research"! I am so tired of hearing this when they mean they were in Google.

[@jeannehamm9016]

David, so true. I want to order your 3 kid's books. Are they on Amazon?

[@The.Almighty.Daltonious]

Heres another thing too. I feel like "conspiracy theorist" puts every conspiracy theorist under one catagory. Im not a conspiricy theorist, but i think some conspiricies are interesting, but not something to be worshipped. Sometimes its fun to just put on a youtube video about some conspiracy, to me its kinda like a creepypasta or scp, not true but fun to just get lost in that world. And then theres rhe crazy conspiracy theorists. "THE EARTH IS FLAT", "THE MOON IS A BALL OF SWISS CHEESE" etc.

[@PeeWeeBarnes]

Of all the coverage, why not cover the current conditions in Ukraine, Nato, Russia, and US. This is the most worrisome issue, right now, that seems worth covering. Elon and Cenk Yugur are discussing budget cuts and foreign policy right now. It seems Cenk might have a crucial role in the Trump administration, which is a great thing. Cenk's view on peace and foreign policy is practical and necessary.

[@StinkCabbage]

He just hosted a debate with Cenk. You can't honestly take seriously that pitiful tweet interaction between Cenk and Elon.

[@PeeWeeBarnes]

@ I honestly see Cenk joining the administration. He had the most practical solutions for ending most of the conflicts (israel, ukraine, etc)

[@eclipse-sh1qmZ3mOtcua]

@@PeeWeeBarnes I like Cenk, but he's not making correct judgements on some issues. FOr one, He's completely blind to what most people who were raised in the middle east will tell you about the very deeply ingrained anti-semitism in the dominant religion of Gaza and Lebanon. And Erdogan also has been using this to his advantage in maintaing control of the people.

[@janmortimer1758]

@@eclipse-sh1qmZ3mOtcuathat’s absolute bs.israhell is zio,not s£mite.do some research.

[@TheTrueSonOfFire]

RFKJR>Richard Levine

[@Quartsight-ns7wf]

Question the question.

[@cs3222]

Lol you gotta get the GOOD Mucinex bro

[@jonleibow3604]

The dude grinning with his McDonald's meal is a health expert, lol edit: of course I get a whataboutism reply

[@1987BillyBob]

Biden picked Dick Levine to be a "health expert". Think about that.

[@wsb4586]

With a fanta right next to it. Fanta has an ingredient (not a dye) banned in Europe and elsewhere. The US has given the company an absurd amount of time to phase it out, years.

[@1987BillyBob]

Nope, you support an obese man who thinks they are a woman as a "health expert". Think about that.

[@sasquatchmindcontrol]

This guy is coping hard Your world views are falling apart

[@chunglin_tang]

Beware when someone promotes "critical thinking", it usually just means "my indoctrination instead of yours" :D

[@stealthhumor]

You have yet to establish that you are any more clear-headed than the theorists. Just because you say it doesn't make it so. I'd trust Bobby before the corporate community. Liars lie.

[@janmortimer1758]

🤔d@ve has sh@r£s in B P

[@lanagrahamntx]

He's delusional however a few things he is a proponent of are actually scientifically true. Such as processed food. Sugar and such but the rest is cray cray😳

[@michaeldeierhoi4096]

You have a knack for making general and vague statements which don't really say anything because your comment is so nonspecific. As an example your use of slang term "cray cray" instead of what you actually mean is a sign you shouldn't be taken seriously.