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Bonus: The Lab Leak Goes Mainstream

2025/6/5
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主持人A:我认为目前对于实验室泄漏的讨论存在一些误解。一方面,许多人将实验室泄漏视为一种阴谋论,并因此拒绝认真对待它。但另一方面,一些媒体和左派人士又开始反思,认为自己当初对实验室泄漏的忽视是错误的。然而,我认为这种反思并不完全正确。在疫情初期,实验室泄漏理论确实与一些阴谋论者和右翼分子联系在一起,缺乏确凿的证据。因此,当时将其视为一种阴谋论是有道理的。现在,虽然有更多的人相信实验室泄漏,但这并不意味着我们当初的判断是错误的。重要的是要根据当时的证据和情况做出判断,而不是事后诸葛亮。 主持人B:我同意你的观点。我认为媒体在实验室泄漏问题上存在一些问题。一方面,一些记者盲目地相信政府官员提供的消息,而没有进行充分的调查和核实。另一方面,一些媒体为了追求轰动效应,夸大或歪曲了事实。我认为媒体应该更加客观、公正地报道实验室泄漏问题,而不是被政治或意识形态所左右。此外,我认为科学界也应该更加开放和透明,及时公布有关病毒起源的信息,以便公众更好地了解情况。

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This chapter explores the lab leak theory, examining the evidence and counterarguments. It discusses the evolution of the theory and its adoption by various groups, including liberal journalists. The chapter also touches upon the political implications of the lab leak theory.
  • The White House launched a lab leak website.
  • The lab leak theory has evolved over time.
  • The theory's adoption by liberal journalists is discussed.
  • The political implications of the theory are explored.

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By popular demand we are releasing last month's Patreon bonus episode on the main feed! We chart the transformation of the lab leak from an unfounded theory promoted by right-wing cranks to an unfounded theory promoted by liberal journalists.

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