
An independent podcast by Rav Arora (and formerly Dr. Jay Bhattacharya) devoted to dismantling weaponized "consensus" in science. Weekly topics include medical censorship, holistic medicine, mental health, psychedelic medicine, and well-being. www.illusionconsensus.com
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 88 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsScience | |||

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Overall, I enjoy the podcast, agree with most of the opinions of Rav & the guests, and have interests in all of these subjects. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of wasted time repeating the same information & venting about flaws in the system. I agree with most of this, and am happy there is a focus on it, but I gain nothing from hearing it a million times. For example, in the episode, myth of exercise with Andy Galpin, Rav started by listing a bunch of interesting topics he hoped to explore. If the... more
Thank you for your efforts and integrity.
Less interruption of guests would be helpful to follow the logic of speakers.
Starting off with the format, I wish they would be more focused in their discussions. The episode about genetics of obesity was interesting but just meandered all over the place and was hard to follow (throwing out “studies” in tiny droplets without full disclosure or references, etc.) One guest was a proponent of a supposed miracle herb/medicine but “she couldn’t remember the name of it.” Do they do that on purpose so that the lack of strong evidence for any one point is obscured? As far as ... more
You seemed so intent on explaining your position that you failed to explore the position of your Interviewee. Why does he focus on the patient? It seems you missed an opportunity to explore a perhaps significant viewpoint of doctors who think reforming the system is useless and who therefore prefer to focus on the patient in front of them, encouraging them to take a proactive role with regard to their own health.
Excellent. The podcast addresses various topics related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Adresses delicate topics which have been often completely omitted or at least underreported in the mainstream media.
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The content features in-depth discussions on controversial topics mainly revolving around medical and psychological well-being, the impact of government policies, and societal taboos in scientific discourse. Notably, frequent discussions include psychedelic research, critiques of mainstream medical practices, and the exploration of holistic approaches to health. The host often invites guests who share various perspectives on these issues, providing depth to the multifaceted conversations that challenge traditional narratives and consensus views in science and medicine.
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