Scientific Fraud comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from January 2016 to April 2020.
Origins of ICAN and the Vaxxed Documentary
Del Bigtree recounts his transition from a CBS producer to a vaccine advocate following the production of the film Vaxxed. He clarifies that the film focuses on scientific fraud at the CDC regarding the MMR vaccine rather than a general anti-vaccine stance.
Scientific Consensus and the Subversion of GE Food Facts
Steven Druker argues that the purported scientific consensus regarding the safety of genetically engineered foods is a foundational falsehood. He asserts that if public opinion were aligned with actual scientific knowledge, the GMO industry would collapse. The discussion highlights how proponents in academia and industry suppress key facts to keep the public misinformed.
Reliability of Carbon Dating and the Vesuvius Eruption
Ivanova critiques the reliability of carbon dating, arguing that it is often used to reinforce expected results rather than provide objective truth. She claims that the speed of carbon decay is calculated based on historical events that may themselves be dated incorrectly, such as the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. She suggests Vesuvius may have erupted as recently as 300 or 400 years ago, which would invalidate the calibration of many modern dating tests.
