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The Ethical Skeptic | Embargoed Information, Syndicate Anti-Wisdom, & The Mysteries of Life
Ethical Skeptic's Razor and the Anti-Wisdom of Crowds
The guest explains his "Ethical Skeptic's Razor," which suggests that when faced with competing alternatives, one should prefer the option for which research or discussion is actively embargoed. This principle is applied to controversial topics like COVID-19 and climate data. The guest also details his military background as a top-ranked Naval officer and department head in Washington D.C., where he worked on special access programs and cryptography at the Pentagon.