"We speak not only to tell other people what we think, but to tell ourselves what we think. Speech is a part of thought." -Oliver Sacks The past few weeks have been a bit of a wild ride. For the moment, I am required to be vague in writing about it.
Mar 4, 2022·edited Mar 4, 2022Liked by Mathew Crawford
Speaking in front of a camera is its own animal, it's nowhere like speaking to a live audience or a group, so I don't think you need to feel you've lost any skill at oratory - it's a change, sure, but there are lots of techniques readily availble if one wants to practice.
Why should you lose readers for writing up/down/across about DT? A person who reacts with "Oh he didn't hate/love so-and-so enough, I'm dropping him" is just woke of another flavour.
An intelligent sane person can read whatever they want, think it over, and draw their own conclusions. Someone who insists on puritan purity and liturgical dogma in civil discourse is someone to avoid, as they are sick in the head.
Mar 4, 2022·edited Mar 4, 2022Liked by Mathew Crawford
“If I ever write up my take on Donald Trump, I'll probably lose 90% of my readership.”
At this point in the game, that shouldn’t matter a whit. When things really start coming apart I would hope folks would shrug off the chains of partisanship BS and unite for once. The bastards are trying to exterminate us( at least a decent portion anyway) for whatever sick reason, and we can’t just sit around and wait for their next move. Not saying violence is the answer, but inaction is insanity.
Matt, these mysterious messages are causing all our heads to spin. Cannot wait to hear what interesting thing you are doing. There is a deep desire to find good things going on out there. Hope you can talk about it soon.
Thrilled to see so many interviews I can listen to. You do speak well, in a quiet and measured way, with a whole lot of gravitas. Thanks for this Substack article Mathew. I'm kind of dreading to find out what you have been researching over the last while - it feels like it might be something momentous. And yes, as you replied to Christo, the building of community is so important right now. And so rewarding! A garden is a great distraction too.
Just yesterday after joining an online comment thread about my professional organization (the APTA) I came to the conclusion that what is really needed is some sort of association for medical freedom. Now I see you did an interview with HFFH and am now excited to join their cause as I think it is the answer to so many problems. The mindset of too many members of the professional class is infected with the notion that coercion and government decree is the way to improve the quality of professional services. The truth of this has been made obvious to any among this class of "new dissidents" in the medical professions in the covid context. In this intellectual war advocacy and respect for individual liberty is the most important inoculation against the mind viruses propagated by the agitariat. I look forward to adding my strength to the efforts of the HFFH in this regard. You've been a tremendous influence in my life Mathew, thanks for all that you do and keep marching Soldier of Reason!
Ok now we really want your take on Trump! We are intelligent adults and can handle it. Frankly it will be healthy to take some shine off the man. Too many are looking to him alone to save us.
I not only voted for Trump twice, but I funded (to the extent of my minor financial capabilities as a retired HS teacher) his campaigns. That said, I'm not a fanatic and I have a nagging suspicion that I missed a lot of details about the man from Mar-a-Lago. (For just a starter, how did a top graduate of the Wharton School allow himself to be so totally snookered by corrupt bastards like Fauci, Birx, Bancel, and Bourla?) So, sometime I'd really like to know your thoughts, Mathew, on Trump. Regardless of what you write, you won't lose my respect for your opinions. I've learned a lot reading here at RTE and I intend to continue doing so.
I really enjoyed the Tommy podcast. It's great to hear you and Dr. Rose together, and Tommy (is that his name? I've never seen him before) is a skilled host. The Zoom world, is not reflective of how we present in "real life." Without the audience reflecting back to us, it is hard NOT to feel self-conscious. The other awkward part is knowing whose turn it is to speak. That was a great trip down the rabbit hole!
Information is beginning to seep out that the vaccines may cause neurological damage. It is possible your tremor exacerbation is due to that.
I wish you were less self conscious. I don't read you to learn about the size of your nose or whether you could do a better job at public speaking. I read for the content. I hope that helps.
First of all, thank you for putting a face to your name. I haven't watched the videos yet but will. But from now one when I see your RTE substack I will know who you are and will look forward to reading your newsletter. Second, I suspect that a pretty good percentage of DJT "supporters" will agree with your "take" but just do not have the courage to say it out loud. We look forward to reading what you have to say.
I see more and more normies waking up and feeling quite loss at where to start. For some of us that have been breathing conspiracies for the last two years, it’s like speaking in short hand, but we need to fill in the gaps for those who are just joining this party: a Conspiracy Theory 101 podcast. We have gone from being a minority dot connectors to now an overwhelming majority and confusion will make folks vulnerable to falling for all sort of rabbit holes, including the elites own propaganda still raging and coming up with new crises to occupy our critical thinking. This titanic needs some more lifeboats.
Speaking in front of a camera is its own animal, it's nowhere like speaking to a live audience or a group, so I don't think you need to feel you've lost any skill at oratory - it's a change, sure, but there are lots of techniques readily availble if one wants to practice.
Why should you lose readers for writing up/down/across about DT? A person who reacts with "Oh he didn't hate/love so-and-so enough, I'm dropping him" is just woke of another flavour.
An intelligent sane person can read whatever they want, think it over, and draw their own conclusions. Someone who insists on puritan purity and liturgical dogma in civil discourse is someone to avoid, as they are sick in the head.
“If I ever write up my take on Donald Trump, I'll probably lose 90% of my readership.”
At this point in the game, that shouldn’t matter a whit. When things really start coming apart I would hope folks would shrug off the chains of partisanship BS and unite for once. The bastards are trying to exterminate us( at least a decent portion anyway) for whatever sick reason, and we can’t just sit around and wait for their next move. Not saying violence is the answer, but inaction is insanity.
Matt, these mysterious messages are causing all our heads to spin. Cannot wait to hear what interesting thing you are doing. There is a deep desire to find good things going on out there. Hope you can talk about it soon.
Just liking before actually viewing anything because I already know it’s all brilliant ✨☀️
Thrilled to see so many interviews I can listen to. You do speak well, in a quiet and measured way, with a whole lot of gravitas. Thanks for this Substack article Mathew. I'm kind of dreading to find out what you have been researching over the last while - it feels like it might be something momentous. And yes, as you replied to Christo, the building of community is so important right now. And so rewarding! A garden is a great distraction too.
Just yesterday after joining an online comment thread about my professional organization (the APTA) I came to the conclusion that what is really needed is some sort of association for medical freedom. Now I see you did an interview with HFFH and am now excited to join their cause as I think it is the answer to so many problems. The mindset of too many members of the professional class is infected with the notion that coercion and government decree is the way to improve the quality of professional services. The truth of this has been made obvious to any among this class of "new dissidents" in the medical professions in the covid context. In this intellectual war advocacy and respect for individual liberty is the most important inoculation against the mind viruses propagated by the agitariat. I look forward to adding my strength to the efforts of the HFFH in this regard. You've been a tremendous influence in my life Mathew, thanks for all that you do and keep marching Soldier of Reason!
Ok now we really want your take on Trump! We are intelligent adults and can handle it. Frankly it will be healthy to take some shine off the man. Too many are looking to him alone to save us.
we did sound like a bunch of idiots but that's awesome...
Thank you so much for the updates. All the best and prayers and well wishes are for you!!!
I not only voted for Trump twice, but I funded (to the extent of my minor financial capabilities as a retired HS teacher) his campaigns. That said, I'm not a fanatic and I have a nagging suspicion that I missed a lot of details about the man from Mar-a-Lago. (For just a starter, how did a top graduate of the Wharton School allow himself to be so totally snookered by corrupt bastards like Fauci, Birx, Bancel, and Bourla?) So, sometime I'd really like to know your thoughts, Mathew, on Trump. Regardless of what you write, you won't lose my respect for your opinions. I've learned a lot reading here at RTE and I intend to continue doing so.
I really enjoyed the Tommy podcast. It's great to hear you and Dr. Rose together, and Tommy (is that his name? I've never seen him before) is a skilled host. The Zoom world, is not reflective of how we present in "real life." Without the audience reflecting back to us, it is hard NOT to feel self-conscious. The other awkward part is knowing whose turn it is to speak. That was a great trip down the rabbit hole!
Information is beginning to seep out that the vaccines may cause neurological damage. It is possible your tremor exacerbation is due to that.
I wish you were less self conscious. I don't read you to learn about the size of your nose or whether you could do a better job at public speaking. I read for the content. I hope that helps.
First of all, thank you for putting a face to your name. I haven't watched the videos yet but will. But from now one when I see your RTE substack I will know who you are and will look forward to reading your newsletter. Second, I suspect that a pretty good percentage of DJT "supporters" will agree with your "take" but just do not have the courage to say it out loud. We look forward to reading what you have to say.
I see more and more normies waking up and feeling quite loss at where to start. For some of us that have been breathing conspiracies for the last two years, it’s like speaking in short hand, but we need to fill in the gaps for those who are just joining this party: a Conspiracy Theory 101 podcast. We have gone from being a minority dot connectors to now an overwhelming majority and confusion will make folks vulnerable to falling for all sort of rabbit holes, including the elites own propaganda still raging and coming up with new crises to occupy our critical thinking. This titanic needs some more lifeboats.
Great stuff! :D
Thank you for all you do!