There is also a price to pay for leaving the virus tribe. It takes more than logic to leave. Some people want to stay in the majority camp as they are not ready to go against the herd. That takes a certain personal characteristic which many are not comfortable with, so they find a way to go along even in the midst of cognitive dissona…
There is also a price to pay for leaving the virus tribe. It takes more than logic to leave. Some people want to stay in the majority camp as they are not ready to go against the herd. That takes a certain personal characteristic which many are not comfortable with, so they find a way to go along even in the midst of cognitive dissonance.
It could be as simple as maintaining his relationship with RFK, Jr. who he said he admires. Why would you adopt a viewpoint contrary to those you admire unless you are so committed to forging your own path that it doesn't matter? He would also likely lose his consulting job with RFK if he went full 'no virus', so he keeps just enough of that story intact to keep afloat.
RFK stated the didn't want to risk his credibility capital on the question of the virus, JJ is following his lead.
yes and again saying that it's not viruses, which there's no evidence for, but cloned and engineered RNA that caused the Covid non-event, he is really hedging his bets
Yes I think you are absolutely right. He is most defensive when talking about 'Bobby', I think he has got into a position where he can't (because of his professional role/relationship that he enjoys or needs) say exactly what he thinks or he can't allow himself to think freely about the implications of no virus.
There is also a price to pay for leaving the virus tribe. It takes more than logic to leave. Some people want to stay in the majority camp as they are not ready to go against the herd. That takes a certain personal characteristic which many are not comfortable with, so they find a way to go along even in the midst of cognitive dissonance.
It could be as simple as maintaining his relationship with RFK, Jr. who he said he admires. Why would you adopt a viewpoint contrary to those you admire unless you are so committed to forging your own path that it doesn't matter? He would also likely lose his consulting job with RFK if he went full 'no virus', so he keeps just enough of that story intact to keep afloat.
RFK stated the didn't want to risk his credibility capital on the question of the virus, JJ is following his lead.
yes and again saying that it's not viruses, which there's no evidence for, but cloned and engineered RNA that caused the Covid non-event, he is really hedging his bets
Yes I think you are absolutely right. He is most defensive when talking about 'Bobby', I think he has got into a position where he can't (because of his professional role/relationship that he enjoys or needs) say exactly what he thinks or he can't allow himself to think freely about the implications of no virus.