While I know my subscribers don't mind me not publishing everyday, including the paid one, I like doing so, but at least for the next couple weeks, I might not. I need to focus on finishing the Galectin-3, and the Cognitive Warfare substack.
I also don't like covering minimal papers with not much "findings" and I don't like baiting people with super short posts merely to attract traffic to my Substack.
When I don't publish, go digging, because I have written extensively about many dynamics, and there is much for people to read here, I refuse to shill my own stuff.
Replying to the previous message that you edited. Because it is everybody game now, there is massive academic misconception among people in the US biotech industry that it is incredibly expensive or hard to do these things.
I can guarantee you on my word the US does NOT possess the cutting edge of biowarfare. It probably did up until October 2020, and there is an argument to be made that China, with much less regulatory presence and no respect for IP laws, and massive IP and biotech theft is more advanced. ML in regards to synthetic biology is also more advanced in China.
The problem here are the non-state actors. If someone like me could do it, imagine what a first worlder, actually intelligent with some money can do.
My heart goes to virologists who spoke up in a timely manner and tried to stop what we are experiencing now. And to people who lost their loved ones from viruses developed by US in Ukraine which were regularly released and tested. Viruses targeting specific ethnic groups. That was going on for decades. I understand why you define the problem the way you do and look at it from the perspective you chose. I am just saying, there were some decent virologists, scientists of different specialties as well as some influential people who were trying to raise awareness and stop what was happening in Ukraine for decades. What US Military was working in. My point is...those people who tried to warn and stop ...quietly disappeared...or died under mysterious circumstances. My heart goes to those heroes who will remain nameless for future generations. Big nations write history the way it suits them and rewrite it when it suits them.
I am more often than not astonished by the stupidity of both politicians and most academics, when the world's foremost expert on Coronaviruses states for the world to do X, and the entire planet proceeds to do the exact opposite of what he advised them to do, expecting any other results.
I do understand your point, but we solely needed a "democratization" of molecular knowledge, otherwise our situation right now and in the near future would be unbelievably worse than it already is.
No government will stop this type of research it will either go underground, or outright covert (Antarctica), or into SAPs which I bet a few new ones are (Special Access Programs, outside the jurisdiction and oversight of any agency or anyone).
I do rather have a fighting chance.
This was inevitable, these types of academics were always high on their own supply, and the gravy train was too enticing to let it go, per what many confided to me in the DMs.
I know it’s not EXACTLY the same, but when my kids were homeschooled (all the way through), I bought a very nice, university level, microscope for our science learning. We did all sorts of things at a built-in desk area of our kitchen -- learning how to identify whether bacteria is gram positive or gram negative, viewing epithelial cells from cheek swabs, fixing various other microbes onto slides using various stains, etc.
While, I refrained from ordering this...I certainly could have taken delivery of salmonella and other pathogens to use in our experiments.
I tell this story because I had access to these items (I bought lots of necessary lab equipment for science lab investigations) as a homeschool mom! I happen to have a background in microbiology (have not worked using my degree, though), so knew a little about safety and how everything worked. But, imagine if I had a PhD in microbiology or virology and relevant experience working in those fields. Who knows what I might have done in a dedicated room-become-lab in my home?
I had a Twitter followers basically showing me how he created a synthetic polio virus with much less "investment" in his own house lab, than some researchers did recently spending "only 100.000".
I can tell you, without going into much details, that you can do it for much cheaper now, if you are creative. I would estimate, if you live in the first world, with 3 to 4 months and 35.000 of "investment" you can cook a nasty pathogen.
With 200.000 USD I could create my own custom pathogens in my house. And this tech will only get cheaper =O.
Can confirm: An old friend used to work in a lab on HIV etc. He told me he stabbed himself through the glove by mistake once. Didnt tell anyone. Probably happens every second day.
I think I was only stabbed 2 or 3 times while assisting at surgery over 40 years. Last time I thought it over for 30 seconds and said "Pass.'" No fuss necessary.
Every second day is likely a 3 Ferguson ( new proposed SI unit for an error of magnitude in modelling) underestimate.
It would be great fun to accumulate the PEP ( HIV post-exposure prophylaxis) data from both hospital and research lab incidents. and then try to estimate an under-reporting factor.
Correct Linda. You will understand when I publish the post, but yes, Cognitive Warfare is impossible to stop from a nation state perspective, but individuals can mitigate the "hazard".
i too am curious about this. i was wondering if there was a typo here that might drastically change the meaning? because surely there must be basic tools (such as cohesive community) to mitigate things...
When I think about the essentially unlimited access we had to the university labs, stockrooms, and even million dollar equipment in my chemistry classes in the early to mid 70s, it is a wonder me and some of my buddies didn't exterminate all life on this planet.
Fortunately our worst offenses weren't creating some new life form, or a enhanced cocaine molecule, but many many "seconds" of computer time on the cray (?) supercomputer playing a totally text version of some early "Star Trek" game.
Later I found out that each "second" of computer time was about $28,000.
I am eagerly awaiting both Galectin-3 and Cognitive Warfare, but (honestly) am most eager to read the CW piece. I have become increasingly interested in the effect memes can have on target audiences and whether any impact is likely to have a lasting effect. For example, I think clever memes may cause thinking to lean a certain direction for a time, but with the fickle attention spans and lack of critical thinking that characterizes a great many people nowadays, I think any changes may simply give way to the messaging behind the next clever meme.
While I know my subscribers don't mind me not publishing everyday, including the paid one, I like doing so, but at least for the next couple weeks, I might not. I need to focus on finishing the Galectin-3, and the Cognitive Warfare substack.
I also don't like covering minimal papers with not much "findings" and I don't like baiting people with super short posts merely to attract traffic to my Substack.
When I don't publish, go digging, because I have written extensively about many dynamics, and there is much for people to read here, I refuse to shill my own stuff.
IMO you don't have to explain anything to anybody.
Thanks for all you do.
I know but I still like to just let people know.
I just memorably learned:
"The Spike Protein disrupts the biofilms and displaces the LPS from bacteria to its surface."
Hugely important! A lesson for all time.... Thank you!
Very few people, even among my reader, are aware of how much meaningful both of these mechanisms truly are (you are among the few who are).
Great to hear good news about your aunt! 🙏 for ongoing health improvement ❤
I love your articles and the choice of topics! Thank you for all the great research and for sharing your insights with us.
Replying to the previous message that you edited. Because it is everybody game now, there is massive academic misconception among people in the US biotech industry that it is incredibly expensive or hard to do these things.
I can guarantee you on my word the US does NOT possess the cutting edge of biowarfare. It probably did up until October 2020, and there is an argument to be made that China, with much less regulatory presence and no respect for IP laws, and massive IP and biotech theft is more advanced. ML in regards to synthetic biology is also more advanced in China.
The problem here are the non-state actors. If someone like me could do it, imagine what a first worlder, actually intelligent with some money can do.
Understood. Agree.
My heart goes to virologists who spoke up in a timely manner and tried to stop what we are experiencing now. And to people who lost their loved ones from viruses developed by US in Ukraine which were regularly released and tested. Viruses targeting specific ethnic groups. That was going on for decades. I understand why you define the problem the way you do and look at it from the perspective you chose. I am just saying, there were some decent virologists, scientists of different specialties as well as some influential people who were trying to raise awareness and stop what was happening in Ukraine for decades. What US Military was working in. My point is...those people who tried to warn and stop ...quietly disappeared...or died under mysterious circumstances. My heart goes to those heroes who will remain nameless for future generations. Big nations write history the way it suits them and rewrite it when it suits them.
I am more often than not astonished by the stupidity of both politicians and most academics, when the world's foremost expert on Coronaviruses states for the world to do X, and the entire planet proceeds to do the exact opposite of what he advised them to do, expecting any other results.
I do understand your point, but we solely needed a "democratization" of molecular knowledge, otherwise our situation right now and in the near future would be unbelievably worse than it already is.
No government will stop this type of research it will either go underground, or outright covert (Antarctica), or into SAPs which I bet a few new ones are (Special Access Programs, outside the jurisdiction and oversight of any agency or anyone).
I do rather have a fighting chance.
This was inevitable, these types of academics were always high on their own supply, and the gravy train was too enticing to let it go, per what many confided to me in the DMs.
Understood. I admire your fighting spirit and willingness to "have a fighting chance". And the courage to write about it.
I know it’s not EXACTLY the same, but when my kids were homeschooled (all the way through), I bought a very nice, university level, microscope for our science learning. We did all sorts of things at a built-in desk area of our kitchen -- learning how to identify whether bacteria is gram positive or gram negative, viewing epithelial cells from cheek swabs, fixing various other microbes onto slides using various stains, etc.
While, I refrained from ordering this...I certainly could have taken delivery of salmonella and other pathogens to use in our experiments.
I tell this story because I had access to these items (I bought lots of necessary lab equipment for science lab investigations) as a homeschool mom! I happen to have a background in microbiology (have not worked using my degree, though), so knew a little about safety and how everything worked. But, imagine if I had a PhD in microbiology or virology and relevant experience working in those fields. Who knows what I might have done in a dedicated room-become-lab in my home?
I bet this stuff happens!
I had a Twitter followers basically showing me how he created a synthetic polio virus with much less "investment" in his own house lab, than some researchers did recently spending "only 100.000".
I can tell you, without going into much details, that you can do it for much cheaper now, if you are creative. I would estimate, if you live in the first world, with 3 to 4 months and 35.000 of "investment" you can cook a nasty pathogen.
With 200.000 USD I could create my own custom pathogens in my house. And this tech will only get cheaper =O.
Wow! That’s crazy.
100%. It "happens" in highly secured labs as well. Deliberately.
Can confirm: An old friend used to work in a lab on HIV etc. He told me he stabbed himself through the glove by mistake once. Didnt tell anyone. Probably happens every second day.
I think I was only stabbed 2 or 3 times while assisting at surgery over 40 years. Last time I thought it over for 30 seconds and said "Pass.'" No fuss necessary.
Every second day is likely a 3 Ferguson ( new proposed SI unit for an error of magnitude in modelling) underestimate.
It would be great fun to accumulate the PEP ( HIV post-exposure prophylaxis) data from both hospital and research lab incidents. and then try to estimate an under-reporting factor.
“no effort will ever be able to do anything against Cognitive War, ever.”
Am I reading this correctly? Cognitive war is unstoppable?
Correct Linda. You will understand when I publish the post, but yes, Cognitive Warfare is impossible to stop from a nation state perspective, but individuals can mitigate the "hazard".
i too am curious about this. i was wondering if there was a typo here that might drastically change the meaning? because surely there must be basic tools (such as cohesive community) to mitigate things...
When I think about the essentially unlimited access we had to the university labs, stockrooms, and even million dollar equipment in my chemistry classes in the early to mid 70s, it is a wonder me and some of my buddies didn't exterminate all life on this planet.
Fortunately our worst offenses weren't creating some new life form, or a enhanced cocaine molecule, but many many "seconds" of computer time on the cray (?) supercomputer playing a totally text version of some early "Star Trek" game.
Later I found out that each "second" of computer time was about $28,000.
You had your priorities straight haha !
Sounds like you had a very interesting college life, Edwin! Haha
I was there, but the only people with real access to the mainframe were geeks.
Lab alcohol and dry ice were real party crowd pleasers.
We were far more likely to poison ourselves than anyone else.
We did run some Discwasher LP cleaning fluid through the lab and only detected finest Missouri River water.
I am eagerly awaiting both Galectin-3 and Cognitive Warfare, but (honestly) am most eager to read the CW piece. I have become increasingly interested in the effect memes can have on target audiences and whether any impact is likely to have a lasting effect. For example, I think clever memes may cause thinking to lean a certain direction for a time, but with the fickle attention spans and lack of critical thinking that characterizes a great many people nowadays, I think any changes may simply give way to the messaging behind the next clever meme.
Looking forward to it!